WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted Wednesday evening for a federal spending package to fund the government through March of next year and require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Due to overwhelming Democrat opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act reforms, the bill failed to pass the House. Congress must approve legislation funding the government by September 30th or risk lapses in essential services. “Congress has two urgent priorities before the end of September: funding the government and ensuring only legal ballots from U.S. citizens are cast in the election. We must accomplish both objectives but have little time to do so. That’s why I supported linking passage of the Continuing Resolution with the SAVE Act. Sadly, House Democrats – some of whom voted for the SAVE Act earlier this year – stood in near unanimous opposition to the plan, killing both bills just 12 days before a shutdown. Rest assured,
As declared by proclamation, September 19th is now Climate Innovation Day here in St. Louis. The recent day in St. Louis brought together a diverse group of ag leaders, stakeholders,…
The United States is already a global leader in traffic-related fatalities, with a thirty-percent jump in the last decade. That’s in contrast to every other developed country, which saw a decline. 40,000 Americans die every year in traffic fatalities. And while tech advancements have made life safer for drivers and passengers, the same can’t be true for […]
ROXANA — Fullback Mason Crump has emerged as an offensive powerhouse for the Shells during the 2024 football season. In a recent big win against Civic Memorial, Crump scored touchdowns on runs of 6, 4 and 22 yards, showcasing his versatility and athleticism. Roxana head football coach Wade DeVries expressed confidence in Crump's abilities, noting that he has stepped up to fill the shoes of former standout Evans Wells. "I think in our system, we have a gun who runs in between tackles and is more physical," Devries said. "I think Mason fits that really well. He also has good speed." Mason is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. Crump's prowess is not limited to the football field. He is equally formidable on the baseball diamond, both as a pitcher and a hitter. Roxana head baseball coach Jerry Wheaton highlighted Crump's impressive 2024 campaign, where he finished with a no-hitter and 16 strikeouts on the mound, leading the team to a regional
While no federal law exists to prohibit Americans from sharing ballot selfies, it can't be done just anywhere. Many states have laws that directly or indirectly prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies and, in some cases, even taking photos with their ballots.
According to the American Historical Association, states have been busy in recent years adding new requirements to the social studies curriculum: Since 2017 there's been an uptick in the number of states requiring the study of specific groups (Black, LGBT, etc). Since 2012 there's been a steady increase in civics and US government requirements. In ...continue reading "Raw data: High school history curriculums"
Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the conservancy for the nearby Arch grounds and surrounding areas, Thursday confirmed it’s the group that is seeking to buy the vacant Millennium hotel property in downtown St. Louis.
BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce they have added four new members to its growing Board of Directors. The newest members joining the board are Dr. Theresa Anasti, Michael Schaltenbrand, Jamie Hall and Victoria Mauch. The nonprofit human services agency located in Southern Illinois has four Board Officers and a total of 21 members. “We are so thankful for each member of our Board of Directors,” said Caritas Family Solutions CEO Gary Huelsmann. “It is so exciting whenever we have the opportunity to add more members to our board, each coming with a variety of skill sets, knowledge and experience in varying industries. The more diverse our board is the better. When our board members meet, it gives us a chance to discuss our growth, strategize for how to make the agency the best it can be and focus on how to impact even more lives.” The agency serves more than 6,300 people, is the third-largest provider of foster care in the state
Two foreign nationals are behind bars following an alleged ATM skimming operation in St. Louis. Investigators say the duo stole $400,000 over the course of nine months.
The suit alleges that Nelly didn't properly credit them for contributions on the album, one of the bestselling rap albums ever with more than 10 million copies sold.
GRAFTON - At the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mayor Morrow presented three certificates of appreciation on behalf of the Council, the city, and the Grafton Chamber of Commerce. The Brooks family, Michael, Peg and Nickie, were honored for their hard work and another spectacular success of Grafton’s Thursday Night Music in the Park program throughout the summer. “Music in the Park wouldn’t exist as it does today without the hard work and dedication of Peg Brooks and her family team who orchestrate the events. Solid backup came from the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, (Dan Ebbing, President), that sponsored the 15 weeks of family fun and from Jake Weber and his Public Works crew who kept The Grove Memorial Park in top shape,” said Mayor Morrow. Peg researches and books the bands with Mike and Nickie’s invaluable help. Her “Go to” problem-solver is Alderman Andy Jackson, also a Chamber member. “The number of individua
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