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Lawsuit challenges Missouri’s abortion restrictions hours after voters approve Amendment 3

1 year ago
Missouri’s Planned Parenthood clinics filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to strike down the state’s current abortion restrictions, less than 24 hours after an amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the constitution was approved by voters.  The news was announced Wednesday afternoon by coalition members of Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the organization behind Amendment 3.  Leaders with […]
Anna Spoerre

Alton Main Street Celebrates The Social and Economic Impacts Of The Alton Farmers' & Artisans Market 2024 Season

1 year ago
ALTON – The 2024 season of the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market has concluded, and organizers at Alton Main Street are reflecting on the vast social and economic impact that this popular event contributes to our community. Alton Main Street volunteers conducted a survey of vendors and shoppers during the 2024 season, with the intention of gaining a greater understanding of the financial and non-financial impacts of the market. In partnership with the Economics Department at Principia College, the survey data was used to create estimates regarding the impact on our local economy. The survey also highlighted a range of non-financial benefits that the presence of the market contributes to our community. The study estimated that the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ market generates over $1.1 million of additional spending in the Alton zip code over the 24-week season, or around $46,000 per week. This is new spending that would not occur otherwise without the presence of

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VP Harris concedes presidential race in phone call to Donald Trump

1 year ago
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday afternoon called Donald Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. During the call, the Democratic presidential nominee “discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,” the senior aide said. Steven Cheung, the Trump campaign […]
Ariana Figueroa

Hooray for the US election system!

1 year ago
I guess the good news this morning is that practically overnight the US election system has become reliable and trustworthy. It's amazing the progress we can make in less than a week when we put our minds to it.
Kevin Drum

NJT Closes Out Their 2024 Season with Musical Comedy “First Date”

1 year ago

    New Jewish Theater will close out their 2024 season with the romantic musical comedy First Date, with a Book by Austin Winsberg, and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Running Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 8, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. The idea for a […]

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Lane Restrictions Imposed After Water Main Repair in Godfrey, Service Returned To Customers

1 year ago
GODFREY - Water service has been fully restored to all customers following a significant repair to a water main that occurred in the evening hours. The restoration was completed at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024, according to a statement from Illinois American Water. Illinois American Water said the repair of the water main has led to lane restrictions on the affected roadway, with one northbound lane and one southbound lane now reopened for local traffic. However, officials have indicated that these lane restrictions will remain in place for at least the next two weeks as pavement restoration is scheduled. In the meantime, 46 customers remain under a boil water order. These customers were notified directly by Illinois American Water. Terry Mackin, of Illinois American Water's Communications & External Affairs, provided information regarding the situation.

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New Driver’s License System

1 year ago

Missouri Department of Revenue Ushering in Digital Era—Rolling Out New License System                  License Offices Will Close for Short Transition JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Driver License (MVDL) division is preparing to deploy its modernized driver license and processing system at all license offices, with a launch date of […]

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Daily Deal: The Complete PMP Training Bundle

1 year ago
Project Management is global. This is one of those professions similar to being an accountant, where your skills and talents can be applied to any industry in any place. The 10-course Complete PMP Training Bundle provides a comprehensive training path for all things project management, including the most update to date courses including PMP 6th […]
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