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IARF applauds FY 2027 budget investment in disability services workforce and community supports

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers serving Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement regarding the FY 2027 state budget approved by the General Assembly and sent to Governor JB Pritzker: “We thank Governor Pritzker and members of the Illinois General […]

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Housing for people returning from prison stalls in final days of session 

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SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition issued the following statement after the Senate did not vote on HB624, legislation previously approved by the House to reduce homelessness, strengthen communities and advance public safety by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison:   “While we are disappointed the Senate did not act on this important policy,

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Highland Precinct polling location relocating along with Belgique/ Sereno location

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PERRYVILLE – To ensure the most accessible polling location for the greatest number of voters, Perry County Election Authority is combining the Highland Precinct and Biehle Precinct beginning this August. Additionally, Belgique/Sereno Voters will now be casting their ballots at the Perryville Elks Lodge. Voters who previously cast their ballots at the Highland Catholic Church

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Family fun planned at Missouri state parks and historic sites

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites offer fun activities throughout the month of June. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site.Join us for a day of fun to celebrate the beginning of the summer season! Activities will include self-guided mill tours, food vendors, a

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Educational opportunities available for prospective cannabis microbusiness licensees

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – When voters approved Amendment 3 in November 2022, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was directed to establish a process for issuing a limited number of new small-business licenses, known as microbusinesses. These licenses are reserved for eligible individuals and entities and are designed to expand opportunities for

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Don Welge Memorial Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for July 11

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SIKESTON, Mo. – The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River at the newly constructed bridge.   photo by Charlie

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Chad Donze elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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BATON ROUGE, LA — Chad Donze of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Logan University. Donze is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each

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Braun graduates from Monmouth College

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MONMOUTH, IL– Kayla Braun of Evansville has graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, with a degree in business administration and marketing major.   The college’s 169th Commencement Exercises were held on May 17.   Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs.  

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Attorney General Hanaway releases statement following court victory over challenge to income tax measure

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released the following statement after the Circuit Court of Cole County rejected a legal challenge seeking to prevent HJR 173/174 from appearing on the ballot: “Today’s ruling was a win for Missouri voters,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Liberal activists brought this lawsuit to block Missourians from voting on whether

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