JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply to be recognized as Blue Shield communities in 2026 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety. In 2025, 201 communities earned the Blue Shield designation and were later awarded state grants of $50,000 each for […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a report on the death of an ICE detainee Leo Cruz Silva, a Mexican national, who perished in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail last October. According to reports, the information was required to be released within 90 days, but was actually released Friday, February 6th, 125
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The announcement, which was informed by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC)’s recommendations, reinforces other recent actions taken by the Pritzker administration to protect the health and well-being
CHICAGO—The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), in coordination with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, has issued more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to entities allegedly operating illegal online casino and online sweepstakes gaming platforms in Illinois. The cease-and-desist letters demand that entities allegedly operating online casinos or sweepstakes platforms immediately block Illinois residents from accessing their internet sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office made $1.5 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during 2025, 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 are trying to maximize
HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the College’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Submissions are due by March 2, 2026. Nominees must meet four criteria: A person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree; Someone who has achieved distinction in his/her chosen field of employment;
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) have reached a settlement resolving the State of Missouri’s lawsuit against IBM related to a previously discontinued compensation program. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office challenged IBM’s use of a diversity modifier in its executive bonus program in Missouri-based offices, asserting that such practices
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JEFFERSON CITY – Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life issued the following statement after the Missouri House approved legislation to protect babies born alive after an attempted abortion. “Missouri Right to Life applauds the Missouri House for passing legislation that will ensure that babies born-alive after an abortion attempt receive the same care as a
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced the official launch of the Missouri Master Plan on Aging (MPA), a comprehensive 10-year roadmap designed to help Missourians age with dignity, safety and connection. Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging, was established by Governor Parson through executive order in January
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