AUSTIN, Tex. — Since the short pandemic-induced recession of 2020, the job market has recovered quickly. At the onset of the pandemic, the U.S. lost over 22 million jobs, but according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm employment is currently just 4.2 million lower than pre-pandemic levels. While monthly […]
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The countdown to Christmas has begun! And as the craziness of the year finally dulls down, many Americans are ready to begin the period of luxurious indulgence on the tastiest treats that come around towards the holly jolly holiday season. Collectively as a nation, America surely has enough classic Christmas foods to
CHESTER — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized MemorialHospital, Chester, for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 18th at the I Hotel and ConferenceCenter, Champaign, Ill. Memorial Hospital’s Environment of Care and Patient Safety Committees meet monthly to work on maintaining and executing top performance
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased from October 2021 to November 2021, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 7,600 jobs over the month, with job gains in both the goods-producing and service-providing industries. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5
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COLUMBIA — Among the biggest side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased social isolation, loneliness and depression, particularly for older adults living in rural areas. This isolation has led many to delay or cancel health care procedures, including elective surgeries, which may lead to worsening health outcomes. To assist those who may be
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JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri rose by six percent between December 10th and 12th according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service. The seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 17,762 for the week ending December 12th and 16,815 for the week ending December 10th. The
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 26-year-old Kate Elizabeth Pickard of Ste. Genevieve was charged with driving while revoked or suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop on St. Joseph Street December 7th. 38-year-old Brandon M. Craig of Cape Girardeau was arrested December 11th on a warrant
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CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reports 41 new cases and another death since its last report, issued on Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 111. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after Democrats voted to increase the federal debt limit by $2.5 trillion. “This year alone, outside of annual appropriations bills, House Democrats have passed more than $7.5 trillion in new spending. Democrats should be finding ways to rein in spending and
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published an estimate of the Democrats’ tax and spending reconciliation bill, requested by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (SC), that confirms the bill’s true cost to be $4.9 trillion and $3 trillion in new debt. “This analysis
