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Mayor Spencer Signs Board Bill 22, Launching Historic Investment of Rams Settlement Funds

1 month 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS – Mayor Cara Spencer signed Board Bill 22 into law today, marking a major milestone in the City's effort to put Rams settlement funds to work through strategic investments in North St. Louis neighborhoods, infrastructure, and downtown revitalization. "Today is a long-awaited moment more than four years in the making," said Mayor Spencer. "When the Rams left St. Louis, our community felt that loss. We felt it as sports fans. We felt it as taxpayers. We felt it in our infrastructure,

New Illinois laws strengthen support for service members, veterans

1 month 1 week ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed three bills on Wednesday that aim to improve National Guard recruitment, as well as higher education and mental health services for veterans. In a news release, the governor said the legislation ensures Illinois veterans can return after service with the support and resources they need to thrive. [...]
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Durbin, Schatz, Gillibrand Introduce Bill Targeting Child Marriage in the U.S.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Child Marriage Prevention Act , which would take steps to reduce child marriage across the United States. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) According to leading advocacy groups on this issue, data shows that between 2000 and 2021,

Public Launch Ramps to Close During F1 Powerboat Championship Event

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ALTON — The public is advised that all public boat launch ramps in the Alton riverfront area will be closed during the F1 Powerboat Championship race weekend to ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and boaters. The closures will be in effect Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day. The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate race operations, safety zones, event logistics, and increased river traffic associated with the F1