This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved their signature tax break and spending cuts package Tuesday with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President JD Vance, following days of tense, closed-door negotiations that went until the few last minutes of a marathon amendment voting session. The 51-50 mostly party-line vote sends […]
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On This Day, July 1, 1967 …The Beatles hit #1 with their eighth studio album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which featured such classic Beatles tunes as the title…
What does it truly mean for a nation to declare its independence? Beyond the fireworks, parades, and celebrations, Independence Day marks a profound transformation—a collective assertion of identity, values, and self-determination. This day is not merely a holiday; it is a milestone that encapsulates the struggles, aspirations, and triumphs of a people striving to govern themselves. The Origins of Independence Day: A Defining Moment in History Independence Day commemorates the formal declaration of a nation’s sovereignty, often following prolonged conflict or negotiation. While many countries celebrate their own Independence Days, the concept originates from pivotal moments in history when colonies or territories broke free from imperial rule or oppressive governance. Take the United States, for example, where Independence Day is observed on July 4th. This date marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies proclaimed
July 1 has long been a date marked by transformative moments across the globe. 1867: Canada Becomes a Nation Arguably the most impactful event associated with July 1 is the birth of Canada as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. The British North America Act, now called the Constitution Act, came into effect on July 1, 1867, uniting the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada. This day is celebrated annually as Canada Day, marking the beginning of Canadian sovereignty and the foundation for its parliamentary democracy. The confederation was not just a political merger but a step towards nation-building, setting the stage for Canada’s expansion westward and its evolution into a multicultural society. The event also demonstrated a peaceful approach to unification, distinguishing Canada’s path from other countries’ often tumultuous formations. 1963: The United States and Canada Establish the Peace
Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
New laws in Illinois that take effect on Tuesday include a rise in the state gas tax, a increase in the tax on nicotine and tobacco products, and the "Small Plastic Bottle Act" which bans single-use containers under six ounces in hotels with 50 rooms or more.
New York-based Cannabis Public Policy Consulting LLC was awarded a contract this month to study Missouri’s marijuana market for the next year. The group’s $238,700 contract to conduct an economic-impact study will help the state determine “whether or when the state will be required to issue additional cannabis facility licenses and, if so, how many, […]
St. Louis County is opening a 24-hour cooling shelter at the Salvation Army through Sept. 5 to provide relief from the heat, offering essential services such as hygiene, meals, and case management.
Republicans are rewriting an infrastructure bill grant program to redirect billions of dollars to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service. The claim is that this is necessary because Starlink is the perfect solution for the country’s rural broadband users and deserves this money. The reality is that Starlink continues to show that it lacks the […]
For years, Missouri has sought to address a growing mental and behavioral health crisis that touches every corner of the state. In 2024, Missouri was ranked 38th nationwide when it came to prevalence of mental illness and overall access to treatment. So the state made multimillion-dollar investments to improve responses when Missourians are in moments […]
Starting Tuesday, Illinois drivers will face higher gas prices as the state's motor fuel tax increases to over 48 cents per gallon, with local governments also imposing their own taxes, resulting in a total of over 85 cents per gallon.
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