August 2024

Senator Schmitt Celebrates Missouri Athletes Competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

WASHINGTON – Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has sent a celebratory letter to athletes from across Missouri who will be representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games: “The Paralympic Games are a great chance for us to show off the best that Missouri has to offer, and it makes me incredibly proud to know […]

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Senator Schmitt sends letter to Meta, Google seeking answers regarding suppression of free speech ahead of 2024 elections

WASHINGTON – Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the increasing attacks facilitated by these companies’ platforms about Americans’ freedom of speech and other First Amendment rights: “I am writing to express my concern about the increasing attacks on free speech facilitated by your social media

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois. McCombie, R-Savanna, will participate in a discussion

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SIU’s Saluki Food Pantry seeks donations to help students

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2023-2024 academic year was a record-breaker for the Saluki Food Pantry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, so a food drive is underway to ensure the pantry can continue to provide assistance to students in times of need, thus assuring they can focus on meeting their educational goals. Nearly 20,000 food

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Take the SGCMH survey to enhance healthcare services in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – As a trusted partner in providing the best to patients and the greater community, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) wants to hear from you. SGCHM invites everyone in the community to participate in their recent survey. This initiative aims to collect valuable feedback from residents to enhance health services provided

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USAC Silver Crown Series, ARCA Menards Series, and DIRTcar Modifieds are all at the DuQuoin State Fair this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $1.495 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during Fiscal Year 2024, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio. “We have made common-sense

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Westminster College witnesses 30 percent enrollment increase and largest incoming class since 2016

FULTON, Mo. ‒ The Class of 2028 excitedly crowded together on the Hill on Aug. 17 to take the ancient Athenian Oath during Westminster’s traditional Columns Ceremony — an astonishing 30 percent more new students than last year.     The 243 freshmen and transfer students are the heart of a small-by-design framework that accommodates growth

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