February 2023

Attorney General Bailey tells CVS and Walgreens distribution of abortion pills is ‘unsafe and illegal’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to uphold the laws as written and defend the welfare of women and unborn children, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to CVS and Walgreens informing them that their announced plan to use the mail to distribute abortion pills is both […]

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Attorney General Raoul recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week

CHICAGO — In recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged consumers to learn more about identity theft scams and consider easy changes they can make to protect their personal information.   “Identity theft can happen to anyone. Whether you are a college student, a veteran or an older resident –

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Bryant named Minority Spokesperson for Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been appointed to serve in a new leadership role as the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Energy and Public Utilities in the 103rd General Assembly.   “It’s an honor to take on the responsibility of being the Senate Republicans’ Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Energy

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IDOI announces 6% + jump in ACA marketplace open enrollment

CHICAGO – The final record-breaking numbers for the 2023 Open Enrollment Period (OEP) reveal that nationwide, more than 16.3 million people selected an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace health plan (November 1, 2022, through January 15, 2023).   That number includes 3.6 million consumers who are new to the ACA Marketplace, representing a 21% increase

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IL Freedom Caucus applauds 5th District Appellate Court decision upholding temporary restraining order on weapons ban law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on a 5th District Appellate Court ruling upholding the Temporary Restraining Order on the weapons ban law granted in a lawsuit recently filed in Effingham County.   “This Appellate Court ruling represents another significant step forward in overturning this unconstitutional law. We still

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Illinois House Progressive Caucus issues statement on the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House Progressive Caucus today released the following statement on the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn:   “As we begin Black History Month and Tyre Nichols is laid to rest today, the Illinois House Progressive Caucus today stands with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus in response to his senseless death

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LIUNA Midwest Region welcomes new vice-president

SPRINGFIELD, IL— LIUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America) General President Terry O’Sullivan has announced that David A. Frye will serve as the new Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager to lead Laborers in a 10-state region including Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Frye will replace John F. Penn, who is retiring after 58 years of

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MDC offers free virtual class on firearm cleaning and storage

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Firearms used for hunting and target shooting need care and maintenance to work properly year after year. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Firearms Basic Care and Cleaning class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. This class will cover cleaning techniques and safe storage

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MDC seeks public comment on photography and videography permits

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Many of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) more than 1,000 conservation areas and natural areas around the state are popular sites for photographers and videographers of all levels. The areas are often ideal locations to capture images and video of area wildlife and local landscapes, to photograph or film people

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