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 […]
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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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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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
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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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with its 3rd annual “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour that will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers to spotlight career opportunities and highlight the industry’s widespread economic contributions.
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JEFFRSON CITY – From time to time, friends and acquaintances ask me if they can come watch the proceedings of the Supreme Court of Missouri in Jefferson City. I reply, “of course, we love having people visit the Court and see us in action.” I am always surprised when I hear people say they
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SPRINGFIELD – A new group has been established to help in the fight against organized retail crime. The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) will help streamline coordination between law enforcement, businesses, and loss prevention specialists, making it easier for agencies across jurisdictions to share information, build cases, and stop crime. ILORCA will be headed
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SPRINGFIELD, MO– The American Red Cross is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The money will support multiple disaster relief efforts following the devastating impacts of everything from wildfires to hurricanes. This contribution underscores the foundation’s commitment to helping communities in need during times of crisis. Natural disasters
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the defense of free enterprise and the furtherance of economic opportunities for all Illinoisans. “Our small businesses are the bedrock of our economy, and it is essential that lawmakers put
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