CARLINVILLE - State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) hosted a roundtable discussion on Thursday night at Blackburn College for women in government in the 95th District.

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Rep. Bourne co-hosted the event with Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio (right) and local elected officials attended to discuss township, city, and county government issues. Water supply; the implementation of new laws; the cost of state and federal regulations; and business promotion were just a few of the topics discussed.

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