February 2024

Illinois kicks off Heart Health Month by embracing National Wear Red Day today

IDPH Goes Red in February, Urges Illinoisans to Prioritize Cardiac Health, Schedule a Checkup During the Month and Adopt a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle   CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is celebrating National Wear Red Day today and Heart Health Month throughout February by encouraging Illinoisans to get educated about cardiovascular disease and to take […]

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Missouri Corn Growers share priorities, recognize partners

JEFFERSON CITY – Corn farmers, industry representatives, and guests from across the state gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual meeting and legislative day.   The morning kicked off at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with MCGA’s annual meeting, where Gov. Mike Parson provided the keynote address.   Members

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Missouri representative seeks to combat rise of illegal Immigration

JEFFERSON CITY – In an effort to address the growing concern of illegal immigration in Missouri, Republican State Representative Chris Dinkins has introduced House Bill 2470, aimed at strengthening enforcement measures and protecting the integrity of the state’s borders. HB 2470 specifically targets illegal aliens present in Missouri who enter or attempt to enter the

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Missouri selected to participate in Children’s Behavioral Health State Policy Learning Lab next week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is one of nine states that have been selected to participate in the Health Management Associates (HMA) Children’s Behavioral Health State Policy Learning Lab in Baltimore, Maryland.   HMA in partnership with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), National

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Missourians support for abortion ballot initiative soars; campaign raises $3 Million in first two weeks of campaign

Grassroots Advocates Host Events Across the State to Mark Beginning of the Signature Gathering Effort   MISSOURI – In just two weeks since launching a grassroots campaign to end Missouri’s cruel abortion ban, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom has raised over $3 million from more than 2,200 individual contributions. Additionally, more than 5,000 volunteers have joined

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Record-high 16% jump in ACA marketplace open enrollment

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces record-high final enrollment numbers for the 2024 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period.   According to federal CMS data, 398,814 Illinoisans enrolled in ACA Marketplace plans during Open Enrollment from November 1st through January 16th. Nationally, the total number of people who signed

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Sikeston man admits illegally selling machine gun, other firearms

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A man from Sikeston, Missouri on Thursday admitted selling a machine gun and other firearms to an undercover federal agent.   Averyoun Quentez Lane, 18, admitted selling two Glock pistols on July 3, 2023, to an undercover special agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). One of the pistols

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Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club welcomes past District 6060 Governor

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club welcomed Tom Drennan, past Rotary District 6060 Governor and District Polio Programs Chair to a recent meeting. Tom uses his passion for bicycling to help raise money to fight polio and has ridden thousands of miles and participated in numerous group rides for the cause.    

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