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Paul Schimpf says Pritzker Administration failed in its handling of the LaSalle Veterans’ Home tragedy

WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf says the LaSalle Veterans’ Home tragedy is the result of failed leadership and a lack of accountability following the recent filing of lawsuits in LaSalle County that allege negligence and wrongful death, in what amounts to systemic failure. Schimpf says the loss of 36 Illinois veterans

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Missouri WIC implements third infant formula waiver from USDA

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri WIC announces a new, temporary waiver that will allow the purchase of larger containers of formula using WIC benefits during the Abbott infant formula recall event. This temporary waiver allows Missouri WIC participants to purchase larger containers of formula if standard-size Similac formula is not available at authorized WIC retailers. Participants

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Missouri policy allows pharmacists to provide easier access to free or low-cost COVID-19 testing

JEFFERSON CITY – A standing order was issued Tuesday by Missouri’s State Epidemiologist, Dr. George Turabelidze, which entitles individuals to receive coverage for purchased tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This policy authorizes Missouri pharmacies to charge an individual’s insurance carrier, whether it is private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare coverage, for COVID-19 testing.

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Missouri FOP says former US Attorney Tim Garrison will chair Community Member Team

JEFFERSON CITY —The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—the recognized voice of Missouri law enforcement—in a video published online, announced Tim Garrison, former U.S. Attorney, and federal and military prosecutor, as Chairman of the Community Member Team. “Back The Blue isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s a call to action that we all must answer,”

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Missouri Attorney General files suit against Missouri School Boards Association

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed suit against the Missouri School Boards Association for alleged violations of the Sunshine Law. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office previously requested records from the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) related to their role in the October 4, 2021 memo from the Biden Administration and National School

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Highway 60/62 bridge at Cairo to close temporarily for safety inspection

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling in the Cairo area that the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed to all traffic. The closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 28th at 8 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 31, at 12 p.m. and Monday,

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COSL hosts Shamrock Shootout archery tournament

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School hosted the Shamrock Shootout archery tournament on March 12. The COSL archery team. Isaac Luebkeman with his third place medal. Isaac Luebkemann took third place in high school boys. The tournament was for elementary, middle school and high school archers.  There were four flights of archers

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