SPRINGFIELD – A measure led by State Senator Mattie Hunter to end hair discrimination in the workplace will be implemented at the start of the new year. “Hair discrimination has no place in this day and age,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “As a country, we should be past people missing out on job opportunities because of the […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar on Sunday, January 1, 2023, making the new required minimum wage $13 an hour. Minimum wage workers are encouraged to keep a close eye on their paychecks in the new year as any time worked in 2023 must reflect the new $13
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Wednesday. Under Public Act 102-0807, which takes effect Jan. 1, drivers who qualify for IDoA’s Benefit Access Program will pay only
Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for program registration reminders and updates. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Get ready to expand your skills beyond leaf identification, among many other free January programs offered at MDC’s Cape Nature Center! Conservation
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announces the state minimum wage rate for 2023 has been established, according to state law, at $12.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2023. Pursuant to Proposition B, which was approved by Missouri voters on November 6, 2018, the minimum wage will increase 85
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STE. GENEVIEVE —The Ste. Genevieve R-II School District has completed candidate filing for the district’s Board of Directors. In accordance with § 115.124, RSMo., the district will not hold an election because the number of candidates filing was equal to the number of open positions. The following candidates will be sworn into office
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. A theft of $750 or more was reported at 8:12 a.m. December 8th in the 1400 block of N. Kingshighway. Trespassing was reported at 12:20 a.m. December 21st in the 400 block of North West Street. A theft of $750 or more was reported
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ST. LOUIS — The term “plant-based diet” has garnered a lot of attention and headlines in recent years and for good reason. Research over many years has linked plant-based diets to lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. What better way to start out the New Year than with a new
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 75-year-old Ste. Genevieve man escaped injury in a traffic crash on Highway 77 in Scott County Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Joseph A Siebert was the driver of an east bound 2000 Sterling Conventional. The patrol report says the crash happened when Siebert attempted to make
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced that his office has returned a Bronze Star held in Unclaimed Property to the family of the recipient. Rick Dovell received the Bronze Star for actions while serving in Vietnam War. He passed away in 2017. The Office worked with KSHB reporter Lisa McCormick, who
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