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U.S. Migration Shifts Continue Southward

1 year ago
by Ali Wolf, Chief Economist, Zonda Where are people moving to? The South, still… We know this, thanks to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau tracking migration patterns nationwide. I love this data because where people move to gives us a sense of what they value (weather, taxes, affordability, job market, etc). It also […]
Tom Finan

The FTC Wants More Control Over Online Speech. That’s A Big Problem

1 year ago
Late last month, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a request for public comment on so-called “tech censorship.” America has a vibrant and successful market-driven system for content moderation, enabled by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which allows platforms to set their own rules, while users decide where to engage. That’s why conversation on […]
Mike Masnick

Beem Family Foundation to Host 80s Night to Fund Lewis and Clark Scholarships

1 year ago
GODFREY - The Beem Family Foundation is looking forward to hosting their second annual event, an 80s-themed night. From 5–10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the community is invited to The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College for dinner, entertainment by Porch Cafe, an auction, and more fun throughout the evening. Tickets cost $65 a person or $120 per couple, and all proceeds go back to the Beem Family Foundation and the LCCC scholarships they have founded in honor of three deceased family members. “It means a lot,” said Nicholas Wittman, the organization’s president. “The three family members we lost did a lot of things for a lot of different local organizations over the years, and being able to give back to our community in some form or fashion in their name means a lot to our family. We always appreciate the community coming out to help make that happen.” The Beem Family Foundation was founded in 2022 in honor of Sharilyn Beem,

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American Red Cross Maintains Shelters, Sets Blood Drives, Following Severe Weather

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross has opened shelters for residents in Missouri affected by recent severe, widespread storm damage which severely damaged homes, uprooted trees, and left many without power. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-Red-Cross. Disasters are stressful for all, if you or someone you know needs mental health support, please call the Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990, operators are available 24hrs/day in multiple languages. Missouri Shelter Locations: · Franklin County: Moose Lodge, 905 Highway 50, Union, Missouri 63084 · Howell County: 1st United Methodist Church at 503 W Main St, West Plains, MO 65775 · Jefferson County: St David’s Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, MO. 63010 · Phelps County: First Baptist Church, 801 N Cedar St, Rolla, MO 65401 · St. Louis County: North County Rec Plex, 2577 Redman Avenue, St Louis MO 63136 Respite Center Locations: · Butler

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