March 2025

SIU Carbondale to host documentary filmmaker LeAnn Erickson

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Independent filmmaker LeAnn Erickson will screen and discuss two of her movies on Thursday, March 6, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. Independent filmmaker LeAnn Erickson will discuss and screen two of her films “Top Secret Rosie” (top) and “I (heart) Jack LaLanne: A Cartoon Memoir,” Thursday, March

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Small business owners urge Missouri Senate to expand access to affordable childcare to bolster workforce

JEFFERSON CITY – Following the Missuri House’s passage of HB 269, a bill introduced by Rep. Brenda Shields that will help Missouri parents access affordable childcare and enter the job market, NFIB State Director Brad Jones called on the Senate to stand up for small business owners and support the bill. “Our small business owners have job

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Smith commends President Trump’s efforts to improve health care price transparency

WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order directing the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to implement and enforce President Trump’s health care price transparency regulations: “Over the last four years, soaring health care costs driven by out-of-control

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Social Security announces workforce and organization plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consistent with recent executive orders issued by the White House, the Social Security Administration will continue to implement efficiencies and reduce costs, with a renewed focus on mission critical work for the American people. The agency plans to reduce the size of its bloated workforce and organizational structure, with a significant focus

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Standing with President Trump in his fight to secure the border 

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ending the border crisis was one of the most important reasons the American people sent President Donald Trump back to Washington. Unlike Washington Democrats – who encouraged or turned a blind eye to illegal immigration – President Trump made it clear to the world that the

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Ste. Genevieve County Extension Council recognizes outstanding service and leadership at annual dinner

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council of Ste. Genevieve County recently held its annual meeting and dinner, celebrating community achievements, honoring outstanding individuals, and welcoming new Council members and officers. The event took place on February 20 at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center.     Jamie Kleinsorge (Assistant Director, CARES)

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Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign returns to Southeast Missouri to help people facing hunger

SIKESTON – For the 12th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in southeast Missouri. The goal of the annual cause marketing campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they say they need to

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