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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

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By Peter Hancock SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In testimony during a virtual meeting Wednesday of the Senate Insurance Committee, officials pushed back against criticisms by Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders who said the hikes raise suspicions that Illinois homeowners are being charged extra to help cover insurance losses caused by wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters elsewhere […]

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Gov. Pritzker Issues disaster proclamation following severe storms and flooding in multiple Illinois counties

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Cook, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties from July 25–28, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts.   “Illinois families and communities are still facing the impacts

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CPSC approves new federal safety standard for water beads to reduce the risk of injury and death to young children

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes.  The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death associated with children ingesting, inserting

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Bipartisan effort to take partisanship out of drawing legislative districts

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and former congressman and Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, are teaming up to launch a new push for fair maps in Illinois’ state legislative districts.   The pair is looking to take partisanship out of the process and give voters a better voice in elections.    It is

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Senator Schmitt secures historic FBI investment to combat violent crime in St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS, MO– U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced a historic investment, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Following Senator Schmitt’s close coordination with Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, St. Louis will

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SEMO Food Bank, Redhawks football will ‘sack’ hunger

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Southeast Missouri Food Bank is once again teaming up with Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Athletics to Sack Hunger during the 2025 football season.   Now in its fourth year, the initiative turns defensive plays on the field into meals for families facing hunger across the region.   For

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Pesticide collection in Perryville September 13

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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missourians will have an opportunity to safely dispose of pesticides 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 13, at MFA Agri Services in Perryville.     A variety of decades-old pesticides brought to a pesticide collection event in Carrollton. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.   Sam Polly, University of Missouri Extension

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Hawley launches investigation into Meta for training its AI Chatbots to target children with ‘sensual’ conversation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has penned a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding the company hand over all relevant documents and communications related to new disturbing reporting that its AI chatbots engage children in “romantic” and sensual” online exchanges. “Parents deserve the truth, and kids deserve protection,” Senator Hawley wrote. “The Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on

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Apply now for 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce that the 2026 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now open. LWCF grants are available to cities, counties and public-school districts to be used for outdoor recreation projects. For more information about this program,

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