June 2022

Congresswoman Ann Wagner comments on overturning of Roe V Wade

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, today spoke at a press conference on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade and return the decision to the people and their elected state representatives.    You can find her full remarks at the House Republican press conference here.

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Felix Valle House State Historic Site informational open house to be held July 9

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend informational meetings throughout the state to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations. Park team members will be present to answer questions and provide information.   This open house-style meeting will be

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Gov. Pritzker’s remarks following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

CHCICAGO – We knew this day was coming.   The extremists on the Supreme Court have made an abhorrent decision — one rooted in partisan games — leaving an indelible stain on our nation. Overturning Roe v. Wade directly contradicts the nation’s history of expanding rights in the United States. It’s an attack on freedom

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Governor Parson signs proclamation to end elective abortions in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, in response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation giving legal effect to Section 188.017 RSMo and activating the “Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act.”“Nothing in the text, history, or tradition of the United States Constitution gave un-elected

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IDPH reports 27,094 new COVID-19 cases over the past week

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 27,094 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, which is down 18 from the previous week’s increase.   According to the CDC, 20 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19, an area that includes some of

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Illinois State Police arrest parents after investigation into three-year-old’s death

DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents arrested 45-year-old Isaac Hill and 41-year-old Katrina S. Simelton, both from Carbondale, for Child Endangerment (Class 3 Felony). On June 22, 2022, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) requested ISP to investigate the death of a 3-year-old female. The child was taken to

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Illinois State Police investigation leads to firearm related arrest in Pulaski County

ULLIN, Ill. – The Illinois State Police has arrested Robert E. Nelson, a 56-year-old male from Ullin, Ill, on charges approved by the Pulaski County State’s Attorney’s (PCSA) Office for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony), Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony). On

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