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‘Vote for Justice’ urges transformative change at the polls

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Leadership Conference Education Fund is launching Vote for Justice, a diverse, nonpartisan campaign under the Vision for Justice platform that aims to educate voters about the connection between justice, voting, and other acts of civic participation. The campaign’s goal is to motivate voters to educate their communities about the crucial roles elected officials have

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Wagner introduces Long Term Care Affordability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, has introduced the Long Term Care Affordability Act, legislation that reforms the tax code to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible for seniors.    “Long-term care is often an insurmountable cost for many seniors who need a home health aide

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Thrivent receives two Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards in 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, has been honored as a Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards US 2022 Winner for its Mid Cap Stock Fund – Class S (TMSIX). The fund was named best Mid-Cap Core Fund over the five- and ten-year performance periods. Thrivent Asset Management, LLC is the investment adviser

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This St. Patrick’s Day, make your own luck

SPRINGFIELD — St. Patrick’s Day means parades, parties and lots of green for communities throughout Illinois.   If your celebratory green will go beyond your favorite St. Paddy’s Day T-shirt and hat to include alcohol or cannabis, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement remind you to plan ahead for

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Ste. Genevieve FFA competes at Area 15 contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Several Ste. Genevieve FFA members competed at the Area 15 contest Tuesday night. These are the results as posted on the Ste. Genevieve FFA Facebook page.   FFA Creed 1st Place (moving onto districts) Heidi Schmelzle Treasurer’s Book 2nd Place- Kole Kramer Digital Scrapbook 2nd Place- Sara Schmieder Division 2 Prepared Public

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