March 2025

Missouri NEA President Phil Murray issues statement on President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education

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JEFFERSON CITY—“The dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is devastating news for Missouri’s students. This reckless decision harms our most vulnerable children, redirecting critical education funding to benefit billionaires and CEOs. Students who rely on special education services, meal programs for low-income families, and financial aid for college or career training will face delays, […]

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Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for the 125th (Accelerated) Recruit Class

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a leading law enforcement agency, is now accepting applications for troopers. The Patrol encourages qualified law enforcement professionals to apply and will conduct testing at nine locations throughout Missouri. Those who successfully complete the testing process will be eligible to advance in the selection process for the

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Perry County School District Central Office relocates to 519 N. Main St.

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From a PCSD 32 news release PERRYVILLE – The Old Senior High building is being prepped to again welcome students to class after the March 14 tornado heavily damaged Perryville High School.     Since 2019, the Old Senior High has served as the Central Office of Perry County School District 32. To make additional

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Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26.   During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than

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Rep. Friess, House Republicans lead the fight for meaningful ethics reform

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SPRINGFIELD –As the Illinois House today reaches the deadline to advance members’ bills out of committees, Representative David Friess and his Republican colleagues stressed that once again desperately needed ethics reforms were blocked from consideration by majority Democrats. At last week’s press conference in the Capitol Blue Room, (from left) Representative Dave Severin, Representative David

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Republican Senators warn Pritzker’s township consolidation plans will lead to higher property taxes

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senators Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) held a Capitol press conference Thursday to call attention to a proposal they say will lead to higher property taxes and fewer local services.   In response to legislation that supports Governor Pritzker’s consolidation goals that he outlined in his annual Budget/State of

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SIU Carbondale art and design competition for high school students is underway

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is again presenting a statewide online art competition to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of Illinois high school juniors and seniors. One of the winning entries in the SIU School of Art and Design’s inaugural Creative Futures online high school art

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SIU’s Big Muddy Film Festival returns in 2025 with 85 films

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The longstanding Big Muddy Film Festival returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and will showcase some of the finest works of independent filmmakers and students. The 46th festival runs Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at The Varsity Center, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The free, public event remains one of

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Social Security Administration resumes treasury offset program collections after COVID-19 suspension

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the immediate resumption of debt collection activities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) for debts accrued prior to March 2020. This decision comes after a suspension of collections due to the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasury Offset Program, administered by the

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