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Industry Interaction Day Teaches Local Students About Opportunities in Maritime Industry

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ALTON - Local schools gathered at the National Great Rivers Museum to learn more about career opportunities in the maritime industry. “We Work the Waterways” is a national education outreach program through the trade association Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) . On Oct. 16, 2024, the program offered a hands-on Industry Interaction Day for 200 local students in Alton. “We have members of the maritime community, organizations and companies, here to engage with students and educate them about career opportunities in the maritime shipping and logistics industry,” explained Errin Howard, director of “We Work the Waterways.” “Our company exhibitors are making connections with each other, but they’re also making connections with students and the educators who are here. It’s all about the connections that are being made today.” The National Great Rivers Museum welcomed students from Southwestern High School

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Republicans remain convinced that they’re failing financially

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While we're posting results from this week's YouGov poll, here's one that's crackers: 60% of Republicans say they're worse off than a year ago even though the economy has boomed over the past 12 months: The prime age labor force participation rate is up 0.3 points to the highest level in 20 years Real GDP ...continue reading "Republicans remain convinced that they’re failing financially"
Kevin Drum

Wyden: CALEA Hack Proves Dangers Of Government-Mandated Backdoors

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When Congress passed the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) in 1994, they were assured by then-FBI Director Louis Freeh that the mandated wiretap backdoors posed no security risks. Fast forward to today, following the news of a massive CALEA hack and Senator Ron Wyden is reminding the DOJ of that history, while urging […]
Mike Masnick

Democrat Lucas Kunce outraises Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley

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Democrat Lucas Kunce reported raising $7.6 million over the last three months, more than doubling the amount raised by Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley over the same period. Hawley, who is seeking his second term in the Senate, reported raising $3 million. An independent political action committee supporting his re-election, Show Me Strong, raised a little under $1 million. But Hawley ended the quarter with more cash on hand than his Democratic rival, finishing September with $2.6 million for the…
Jason Hancock

Godfrey Approves $80K In Pedestrian Infrastructure Upgrades

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GODFREY - A section of Pearl Street in Godfrey is set to get $80,000 in pedestrian-friendly upgrades following unanimous Village Board approval on Tuesday. The scope of the project is to “construct pedestrian gates and a sidewalk at the railroad crossing on Pearl Street,” according to the resolution. The Village has agreed to appropriate $80,000 from its General Fund to cover the cost of the work. According to a Joint Funding Agreement between the village and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the area includes railroad terminals for the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads. Both the pedestrian gates and sidewalk are estimated to be completed within the next five years under the terms of the IDOT agreement. Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the joint funding agreement with no further discussion. A full recording of the Oct. 15, 2024 Godfrey Village Board meeting is available at the top of this story or on Riverbender.com/vide

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