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ICC encourages community input on upcoming electric grid plans

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June.    The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) requires that Ameren and ComEd, the state’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, […]

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Fighting back against the left-wing antisemitic terror movement

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress On June 1, a deranged pro-Palestinian terrorist carried out a violent attack in Boulder, Colorado, shouting “Free Palestine” and using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to seriously injure people peaceably assembled to call for the release of prisoners held by Hamas – including a Holocaust survivor. Just weeks earlier,

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Extraordinary Session Update

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By Mike Henderson, Mo State Senator JEFFERSN CITY – On May 27, the governor announced he was calling the General Assembly back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session. A special purpose session, referred to as an “extraordinary” session in the state constitution, was called by the governor to provide resources to families affected by

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Commentary: Rooted in Tradition, Driven by Voices: Missouri Farm Bureau’s Policy Process Begins Anew

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By Spencer Tuma, MOFB’s Director of National Legislative Affairs At Missouri Farm Bureau, setting policy priorities is never an afterthought. Each June, our State Resolutions Committee gathers to kick off our annual policy development process, setting the stage for our priority efforts the following year. This process has stood the test of time, and it’s

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$4.4 million in funding available through Section 319(h) Grant Program

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SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a total of $4.4 million in funding through the release of two Section 319(h) Grant Program Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for both watershed-based planning projects as well as watershed-based plan

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Tammy J. Milligan

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A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 53-year-old Tammy J. Milligan of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2:35 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1961 in Chester, Illinois, a daughter of Clifford and Betty (nee Murray) Wingerter. Tammy married Clinton Milligan on

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Rose Marie Chandler

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A funeral will be held Monday, June 9, 2025 for 91-year-old Rose Marie Chandler of Jackson, Mo. who passed away June 5, 1955.   She was born November 22, 1933, the daughter of Robert Cambron, Sr. and Stella (Davis) Cambron, who both preceded her in death.   She married Cletus Chandler. He preceded her in

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The fifth annual NOIR exhibit is now open through Labor Day

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s new exhibit, “NOIR V,” is open through Sept. 1, featuring photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings, pastel work, and other artworks by black artists highlighting the theme of resilience.   The exhibit is curated by Austin Wells and Elijah Miller. Artists use their work to celebrate and preserve Black

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