October 2024

American Red Cross deploys additional disaster responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response along the 500-mile path of destruction to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone. More than 900 Red Cross disaster responders, alongside our partners, are

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Bear Hugs for GSMH

SPRINGFIELD – A new partnership between Missouri State University and GSMH broadens horizons for college-bound Girl Scouts.   In our program, Girl Scouts already strengthen their futures. With us, they evolve into strong, capable leaders. We want to continue to empower them, even after they graduate our program.     With our new partnership with

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Helpful SSI changes reducing customer burden take effect

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law go into effect today.  The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations, has expanded its rental subsidy policy exception, and has expanded the definition of a public assistance household.

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HFS and IDOI announce $6.5 Million in grants awarded through Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Department of Insurance (IDOI) are announcing that five healthcare organizations have been awarded a total of $6.5 million in grants through the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program for Plan Year 2025. Those organizations are: Federación de Clubes Michoacanos en Illinois: $300,000 Illinois Primary

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IDOL reminds employers of forthcoming salary transparency law

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and those looking for a job that, starting January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include pay scale and benefit information in job postings. This requirement is the result of an amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003 that was contained in HB

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