KANSAS CITY – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.3% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2%, while the food index and energy index were both up 0.7%. Over […]
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement following Senate passage of SB 1723, which would limit carbon capture and sequestration: “Carbon capture and sequestration is a safe and proven technology that is critical to decarbonizing our environment while maintaining economic growth and prosperity. Though we appreciate the willingness of the Senate sponsor
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JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri legislation to break up the electric utility monopoly continues to advance, presenting a free-market alternative to Senate Bill 4 –– legislation that allows utility companies to charge customers to build future power generation projects in the state. Senate Bill 487, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer was heard by the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy
STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the April 7 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released
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No injuries, but a broken window and door, and some minor store frontage damage are the main ‘apparent’ issues By Jim Beers CHESTER – At approximately 6:05 p.m. Thursday April 10 the Chester Fire Department was called to the 1200 block of Swanwick Street for a non-emergency situation of a trailer truck that had
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Community Services Forum is excited to announce its upcoming Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Event, which will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 am till 12 pm. The event will be held at two convenient locations: Ste. Genevieve Firehouse and Bloomsdale Family Health Clinic. Improper disposal of medication
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (41st–Downers Grove), alongside State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) and State Senator Darby Hills (26th–Barrington Hills), today unveiled their legislative package to make childcare more affordable for Illinois families and businesses. “Investing in childcare is investing in Illinois families and businesses,” said Curran. “Our legislative package
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen discussed the city’s response to the heavy rains that inundated the community the previous Friday evening. Alderman Robert Donovan questioned delays in getting the barricades set up for the heavy rain. He said news stations were predicting “historic” rainfall so there was plenty of notice
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SPRINGFIELD – As the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service (HFS) celebrates Medicaid Awareness Month in April, the Department is reflecting on how the vital healthcare program has evolved and improved the lives of millions of Illinoisans As Medicaid marks its 60th anniversary in April, the HFS is celebrating the program’s six decades
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools for claims filed over the telephone, further modernizing the agency’s services and strengthening program integrity. Beginning April 14, 2025, SSA will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed to protect
