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Mildred Huffman: Wife, Mother, Trailblazer

1 year 1 month ago
The late Mildred Huffman’s life is a remarkable story of balancing family responsibilities with a steadfast commitment to public service. A native St. Louisan, her journey from a dedicated homemaker to a trailblazing politician perfectly illustrated her ability to manage diverse roles with unparalleled grace. Mildred’s early life was steeped in the values of community …
Brittany Krewson

Budzinski Champions Legislation to Crack Down on Predatory Drug Pricing

1 year 1 month ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced her support for the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act which would prohibit large Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from manipulating drug prices and restricting network access and patient choice in federal healthcare plans. Under the current system, PBMs act as middlemen between manufacturers, insurers and pharmacies - inflating drug prices at the expense of patients, community pharmacies and American taxpayers. PBMs frequently require patients to get brand-name medications even when a cheaper generic version is available. The Pharmacists Fight Back Act cracks down on these predatory practices by implementing a transparent pharmacy reimbursement model using market-based pricing. It also removes the ability of PBMs to restrict patient choice through network exclusions and protects community pharmacists by prohibiting PBMs from steering patients toward PBM-affiliated pharmacies. “For

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Brush fire concerns rising in St. Francois County

1 year 1 month ago
As summer comes to an end, lower humidity levels mean elevated risks for brush fires. Big River Bonne Terre Fire Protect Chief David Pratte said St. Francois County is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions.
Jeff Bernthal