a Better Bubble™

Aggregator

Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Simplify the VA's Correspondence with Veterans

11 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) re-introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they’ve earned. The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to eliminate overcomplicated language from written communications with veterans. Budzinski introduced the legislation with Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12). Budzinski introduced this legislation last Congress and it successfully passed out of the House. However, it did not receive a vote in the Senate. “Every day, my office hears from veterans who are struggling to access the benefits they’ve earned due to confusing processes and complicated paperwork,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m proud to be working with my new colleague, Congressman Barrett, to streamline the VA’s communication with our veterans

Continue Reading

Dean Plocher’s final weeks as speaker saw push for new hires, loss of liquor pantry

11 months 1 week ago
Jon Patterson still had three weeks before he officially took over as speaker of the Missouri House, but in mid-December he was already busy putting out fires from his soon-to-be predecessor. The Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Republican had caught wind that staff for then-Speaker Dean Plocher were making moves to fill open legislative jobs before Patterson took over. Plocher had endured more than a year of scandal, including allegations that he threatened to fire nonpartisan staff who raised concerns…
Jason Hancock

Deadline extended to submit a nomination for 2025 HR Awards

11 months 1 week ago
The deadline to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2025 HR Awards has been extended to Sunday, Feb. 16. The HR Awards recognize the important work individuals, companies and organizations do in the field of human resources to make area firms successful. Submit your nomination by clicking here. All HR Awards honorees — companies and people — must be based in the St. Louis area, which includes the city of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,…
Veneta Rizvic

No injuries in overnight fire in north St. louis

11 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - A vacant house was damaged after an overnight fire in north St. Louis. The fire took place around 4 a.m. on Highland Avenue in north St. Louis' Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood. No injuries were reported in the fire.
Nick Gladney