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Wyden: CALEA Hack Proves Dangers Of Government-Mandated Backdoors

7 months ago
When Congress passed the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) in 1994, they were assured by then-FBI Director Louis Freeh that the mandated wiretap backdoors posed no security risks. Fast forward to today, following the news of a massive CALEA hack and Senator Ron Wyden is reminding the DOJ of that history, while urging […]
Mike Masnick

Democrat Lucas Kunce outraises Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley

7 months ago
Democrat Lucas Kunce reported raising $7.6 million over the last three months, more than doubling the amount raised by Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley over the same period. Hawley, who is seeking his second term in the Senate, reported raising $3 million. An independent political action committee supporting his re-election, Show Me Strong, raised a little under $1 million. But Hawley ended the quarter with more cash on hand than his Democratic rival, finishing September with $2.6 million for the…
Jason Hancock

Godfrey Approves $80K In Pedestrian Infrastructure Upgrades

7 months ago
GODFREY - A section of Pearl Street in Godfrey is set to get $80,000 in pedestrian-friendly upgrades following unanimous Village Board approval on Tuesday. The scope of the project is to “construct pedestrian gates and a sidewalk at the railroad crossing on Pearl Street,” according to the resolution. The Village has agreed to appropriate $80,000 from its General Fund to cover the cost of the work. According to a Joint Funding Agreement between the village and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the area includes railroad terminals for the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads. Both the pedestrian gates and sidewalk are estimated to be completed within the next five years under the terms of the IDOT agreement. Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the joint funding agreement with no further discussion. A full recording of the Oct. 15, 2024 Godfrey Village Board meeting is available at the top of this story or on Riverbender.com/vide

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Madison County Regional Office of Education Hires Instructional Coach for Schools

7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Dr. Robert W. Werden is excited to introduce the newest member of the Regional Office of Education’s staff, Dr. Stacie Hoover. She will serve in the role of Instructional Coach for schools in the Madison County Region. Dr. Hoover is a veteran educator with a rich background in teaching, curriculum design, educational administration, and program development. With a Doctorate in Curriculum Design and Instruction from McKendree University, she has dedicated her career to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for students. She has taught everything from elementary school to college level courses in which she demonstrated effective teaching strategies for traditional and non-traditional students. Cumulatively, these experiences have given her insight on relationship building and working collaboratively on common goals for students. She is a skilled grant writer, that has successfully secured funding for multiple initiatives, underscoring their commitment t

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Statewide candidates in Missouri run cheap campaigns while ballot measures spend heavily

7 months ago
As ballot measures campaigns fill the airwaves with seven-figure ad wars alongside Missouri’s U.S. Senate race, the state seems about to experience the cheapest campaign in years for other statewide offices. On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, the Republican nominee for governor, reported raising about $760,000 during September for his campaign committee and another $1.3 million for his joint-fundraising committee, American Dream PAC. His Democratic opponent, state Rep. Crystal Quade, raised $425,000…
Rudi Keller

Alton Secures Lower Electricity Rates With New Energy Agreement

7 months ago
ALTON - The City of Alton has renewed its municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy, aiming to shield residents from fluctuating electricity supply rates. The new agreement, which will take effect in December 2024, will provide a fixed rate of $0.09054 per kilowatt hour (kWh), representing a significant decrease from the current rate of $0.1220 charged by Constellation. This decision was announced in light of ongoing volatility in the energy market. The new rate, effective through the May 2025 meter read date, is expected to yield monthly savings of over $25 for an average account using 800 kWh. Additionally, the program will transition from the higher summer delivery rates to lower non-summer rates, further enhancing savings for participants. Alton officials, along with their consultant Good Energy, opted for a shorter contract duration due to the unpredictable nature of the energy market. Since the aggregation program's inception in 2013, participants have experienced

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