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Budzinski and Luján Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Resilience of the U.S. Food Supply Chains

7 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act, legislation that would create a new, permanent grant program to provide stabilization payments to farm, grocery, and meatpacking workers in the case of a major disaster. “During disasters, workers at grocery stores, farms, and meatpacking plants are

Alton School District Approves New Student Transportation Plan

7 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - The Alton School District has announced a new plan for student transportation beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the ACUSD Board of Education unanimously approved a five year agreement with Robinson Transport Incorporated, marking a transition from the district’s current transportation provider, Illinois Central. The decision followed a competitive bidding process, in which Robinson Transport Inc. stood out for its strong pricing package

Calhoun High School Honor Roll 3rd Quarter 2025-2026

7 months 2 weeks ago
HARDIN – Following are the 2025-2026 3rd quarter honor roll lists for Calhoun High School: Senior High Honors: Reagan Clendenny, Anabel Eilerman, Sadie Kiel, Jack Zipprich Senior Honors: Addison Becker, Marissa Fraley, Jack Goode, Stella Gress, Tyler Grimes, Layla Johnson, Rodney Johnson, Hannah Klaas, Mia Krysl, Blake Nolte, Tamara Osterman, Carly Pohlman, Emma Rose, Mary Squier, Max Toppmeyer, Brody White Junior High Honors: Noah Bailey, Henry Barczewski, Ian Gilman, Gabriella

Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead Homeland Security advances to US Senate floor

7 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday voted to move forward Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.  After the 8-7 vote, Mullin’s nomination will head to the Senate floor.  Thursday’s vote comes a day after Mullin, a Republican, appeared before the committee in a […]
Ariana Figueroa

US Senate again refuses to limit Trump’s war in Iran

7 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans and one Democrat blocked another War Powers Resolution Wednesday night to stop President Donald Trump from further military action in Iran without authorization from Congress. The resolution failed to advance, 47-53. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with Democrats to join Republicans in opposing the measure. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted […]
Ashley Murray