January 2024

Gov. Pritzker highlights smart start successes in Belleville, Peoria, and Rochester

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PEORIA – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has highlighted the more than 5,800 preschool seats created in the first year of Smart Start Illinois. The Governor visited Rochester Elementary School and Peoria Heights Grade School, and yesterday visited Ellis Elementary School to highlight the program’s successes. Smart Start is Governor Pritzker’s transformative plan for early childhood education and care […]

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Illinois State Police squad car struck by driver on Interstate 55

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JOLIET, Ill.– On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:32 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP trooper’s squad car that was hit by a motorist who failed to move over on the ramp of Interstate 55 southbound to Interstate 80 eastbound in Will County.   On the above

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ISP patrol enforcement activity increased, traffic fatalties and shootings decreased in 2023

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SPRINGFIELD – In 2023, the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) modernization of the Divisions of Patrol, the creation of Special Operation Groups focused on criminal interdiction, and the continued implementation of a data-focused command structure led to a decrease in interstate shootings and fatal crashes.  These same enforcement strategies also yielded more arrests, as well as increases

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MDC says trout harvest to begin in Perryville Feb. 1

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says trout may be harvested from Legion Lake in Perryville and three other area lakes: Rotary Lake in Jackson, Giessing Lake in Farmington,  and Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston beginning Feb. 1.     MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Salvador Mondragon said cooler than average temperatures have caused

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Missouri House Republicans announce caucus policy working group to identify legislative priorities

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Republican Caucus is pleased to announce a new sub-caucus called the Policy Development Caucus (PDC). This working group will evaluate and discuss House Bills proposed by its members and help recommend which bills should be legislative priorities for the House Republican Caucus.   “With a supermajority, it is

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Missouri Monthly Jobs Report released

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Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,600 jobs in December 2023, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 4,200 jobs and government employment increased by 1,400 jobs. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in December 2023, up from 3.2 percent in

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Missourians for constitutional freedom launch campaign to end total abortion ban 

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Missouri — On Thursday, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, a Missouri-led coalition of in-state advocates including the ACLU of Missouri, Abortion Action Missouri, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes and Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri is launching their campaign to end Missouri’s abortion ban with the power and voices of the

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State Representative Travis Smith announces candidacy for Mo State Senate

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TWIN BRIDGES, Missouri – Thursday, January 18. State Representative Travis Smith, a dedicated Constitutional Conservative and public servant, announced his candidacy for the State Senate, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to preserving the values cherished by the people of Southern Missouri. A true son of the Ozarks, Travis Smith’s roots run deep

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