February 2023

Illinois Freedom Caucus supports ongoing court efforts to challenge unconstitutional gun law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has issued the following statement on the various lawsuits being filed to challenge the weapons ban legislation recently signed into law.   “Illinois, like the federal government, is comprised of three co-equal branches. The Legislative and Executive branch have the ability to enact legislation into law, but it […]

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ISBE launches search for sponsors and sites to serve nutritious summer meals for 2023

SPRINGFIELD – There may still be a lot of winter left but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals. ISBE is launching the search for new Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors and sites to help bring free nutritious

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Missouri unveils plans to fight hypoxic dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri and 11 other states bordering the Mississippi River are working together to address the different factors that together create seasonal dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico. Each partner state has developed and announced specific strategies that will be implemented over time using targeted federal funding. Last month, Missouri unveiled

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Nicole Chastain named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2022 President’s List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. — A Red Bud, Ill. woman has been named to the Mississippi State University fall 2022 President’s List.   Nicole Chastain was among 4,174 students named to the fall 2022 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12

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River Region students named to Central Methodist University Dean’s List

FAYETTE, Mo.– The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List.   The following local students were among those recognized:   Dylan Anthony Holt – Altenburg   Kyle Joseph Gielow – Bloomsdale Parker Anthony Skaggs – Bloomsdale   Alec Joseph Bell — French Village

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Riverside Regional Library programs and events for February

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library announces these programs and events at the Altenburg and Perryville Branch Libraries during the month of February.   For a complete list of  activities at all Riverside Regional Library Branches see the Sun Times News Facebook page.   Date: February 1 – 28 Title: Winter Reading Challenge Place: All

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State Rep. Doug Richey sponsors legislation to create ‘Emilyn’s Law’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Doug Richey has once again filed legislation to ensure employees of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) are mandated reporters.   Known as “Emilyn’s Law” the bill comes in response to a news story that revealed MSHSAA employees were not required to report allegations of sexual

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The Missouri Well-Being Playbook – a Guide to Workforce

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently released the Missouri Well-Being Playbook which shares strategies and resources to promote organizational wellness. It provides practices used in behavioral health and developmental disability state operated facilities and programs, as well as other diverse hospital and healthcare settings across the state. Though some topics

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