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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Despite claiming to support IVF, Senate Republicans blocked an amendment led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) from being included in the Senate’s budget proposal that would mirror their Right to IVF Act and help lower the costs of IVF treatment for the millions of middle-class Americans who need it to have children. This comes days after President Donald Trump signed an overly vague, toothless executive order requesting policy recommendations to ensure reliable access to IVF as Republicans continue to claim to support IVF treatment nationwide. “Senate Republicans once again had a chance to put up or shut up and prove that their self-proclaimed support for IVF is more than just lip service,” said Senator Duckworth. “Instead, they voted to block our amendment that would help lower costs for middle-class Americans who depend on it to build their families—after blocking our Right to IVF Act twice last year.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against Senate Republicans’ disastrous budget proposal that would fund tax cuts for billionaires—while doing nothing to help middle-class families struggling with rising costs: “In the dead of night, Senate Republicans rammed through a budget to greenlight massive tax cuts for billionaires at the expense of middle-class Americans who are struggling to get by due to rising costs. Worse yet, Republicans plan to pay for their handouts to the ultra-wealthy by putting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid on the chopping block. “Republicans’ early-hour billionaire budget comes as Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk are already illegally inflicting needless pain on the middle class by ripping away programs and funding that Americans rely on. “This vote makes it clear once again that Republicans don’t care about making government work better

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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in support of federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees who were told by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to stop working on cases investigating deceptive and abusive conduct by companies. The coalition submitted an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in support of CFPB workers who have helped return more than $20 billion to defrauded consumers, slashed junk fees, and stopped predatory auto and mortgage lenders. This is the second action Attorney General Raoul has taken this week to defend the CFPB. “The CFPB expanded upon the work of states and federal partners to become the primary agency setting national rules to reign in the unfair and deceptive mortgage lending and servicing that directly led to the Great Recession,” Raoul said. “My office has successfully partnered with the CFPB regularly to protect Illinois

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Compared to surrounding states, New Hampshire’s rural communities lag in charging stations, threatening the tourism sector. Suspending federal funds could make it difficult to accelerate construction.

In January, the Special School District of St. Louis County said 36 teachers would be moved to seven districts with vacancies. Some say they’ll quit first.

On February 22, District 3 officers responded to a shooting at the Quik Trip located in the 2800 block of Gravois, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Officers located a 27-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. A witness on scene told officers the 27-year-old man and other men on scene were working […]

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PIASA - Shelly Robinson, a dedicated educator at Southwestern High School in Piasa, is making strides in technology education and career preparation for students in grades 9 through 12. With 31 years of teaching experience, Robinson has established herself as a leader in the field, particularly in computer science and business education. Robinson is a finalist for the Golden Apple Award For Excellence in Teaching. She is one of 30 finalists throughout the state for the honor. Robinson is committed to preparing students for careers in education, having developed the Foundations in Education course that offers hands-on classroom experience. This initiative is complemented by her Education Experience class, which helps students explore various career options within the teaching profession. Recognized for her contributions to educational technology, Robinson played a pivotal role in the district's adoption of platforms such as Schoology and Seesaw. These tools have enhanced communication

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Letter To The Editor: I love my patients, my hospital community, and my job as a mental health nurse. I am Toni Holly, RN, Alton. While every single day we must remain calm amidst life-or-death situations and potential bodily harm from our patients, I am grateful to be living my purpose as a nurse. But unfortunately, as much as I love my community and my career, I am at risk of not being able to afford being a public employee in a profession I love so much. In order for public servants to continue to dedicate themselves to essential worker roles like nurses, teachers, and firefighters, it’s imperative that we fix the broken Tier 2 pension system in Illinois and pass the Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act. In 2010, the state of Illinois created a “Tier 2” of pension benefits for public workers. More than half of all teachers, firefighters, nurses, and other public employees are in Tier 2. Many Tier 2 employees do not receive Social Security and cannot retire wit

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EDWARDSVILLE — Students in Riah Martin’s fifth-grade class at Cassens Elementary School began a science project recently that allows them to explore and teach their classmates about the properties of matter. Working in groups of three to four, each team is responsible for presenting a lesson that includes a demonstration or experiment related to their assigned property. One group focused on electrical conductivity and engaged their peers with a hands-on experiment designed to determine which materials could conduct electricity. Following their presentation, classmates participated in testing various objects, including a metal spoon, a plastic spoon, and aluminum cans — both filled and empty — to observe how well each material allowed electricity to flow. This interactive approach aims to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts through practical application and collaboration. By encouraging students to work together and engage in experiments,

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JERSEY - Students at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 showcased their skills recently at the FCCLA Section 8 competition, marking a significant milestone for the newly established chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Students competed in various categories, including Fashion Display, Apparel Construction, Children's Toys, and Cake Decorating. Ten students achieved individual scores in these competitions and will represent their school at the Illinois FCCLA State Competition in April. The newly formed FCCLA chapter aims to provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and engage in community service. Starting next year, the club will be open to all students currently enrolled or previously enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) coursework, broadening participation and involvement in the program. The announcement of the chapter and the success at the competition highlight the district's commitment to

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ST. LOUIS – The Gateway Apprenticeship Hub has reached a major milestone, enrolling its 390th apprentice, exceeding the halfway point toward its goal of 750 apprentices. This achievement highlights the Hub’s mission to enhance career opportunities and address workforce needs in education, healthcare, and bioscience throughout the St. Louis region. Launched in 2022 with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Gateway Apprenticeship Hub connects individuals to sustainable career pathways through Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in the healthcare, bioscience, and education fields. The Hub focuses on meeting workforce needs and has been particularly successful in recruiting participants for its education programs, which account for approximately 63% of all apprentices. Given the increasing number of vacancies in education roles, this trend is especially encouraging to employers. “Every apprentice is an investment in the future of our community,”

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ST. LOUIS – The 32nd Annual Purina Pet Parade hosted by the south Saint Louis Village starts at 1 p.m. Sunday at 12th and Russell. The parade winds down Russell to 9th Street then heads north on Lafayette Avenue before wrapping up at 8th Street. Registration begins at 10 a.m. After the parade is the [...]

On Friday, the shelter walked Colonial, its last adoptable dog, out of the building with his new owner—the final dog adoption of the day.

MetroLink services came to a halt near Enterprise Center after a busy night of sporting events on Saturday after a man was struck and killed by a train.

The U.S. Coast Guard conducts expulsion flights to Texas and California as part of immigration enforcement.

The changes to the newspaper after a Feb. 3 cyberattack are not permanent. This is not the new normal for the Post-Dispatch print edition.

The 'Today' show co-anchor sat down for a one-on-one interview Saturday to talk about her new children's book, "Mostly What God Does is Love You."