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DeSantis targets—and hits—voter registration drives

2 years 3 months ago
Last year Florida lobbed a tactical nuke at groups that register voters by dramatically raising the fines when they make mistakes—like delivering forms late or to the wrong county. Today the Guardian tells us that in less than nine months Florida has collected more than $100,000 in fines, 80% of which have come from three ...continue reading "DeSantis targets—and hits—voter registration drives"
Kevin Drum

How you can watch FOX 2, KPLR 11 during DirecTV blackout

2 years 3 months ago
As you may have seen or heard by now, DirecTV and U-verse have dropped FOX 2 and KPLR 11 programming. While our parent company, Nexstar, works to negotiate a fair contract to restore our stations to your airwaves, here are all the ways you can watch us while the situation is sorted out.
Mike Colombo

Study: The Overwhelming Majority Of Historical Video Games Are Endangered

2 years 3 months ago
Video games are a form of art and a form of expression. While that used to be somewhat controversial to state decades ago, nobody of any value really argues that point any longer. And the moment you accept that simple fact, it throws into light how absolutely absurd it is that the preservation efforts of […]
Dark Helmet

50 Years In Law Enforcement: Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn Announces He Will Retire In 2024

2 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - After nearly 50 years in law enforcement, Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn announced today he will retire after his term ends in the fall of 2024. Nonn had this statement: “I have been fortunate to work with incredibly dedicated and professional police officers and deputy coroners throughout my career. The men and women of the Madison County Coroner’s Office are the absolute best in the field of medicolegal death investigations. I am so very proud and honored to have been their leader. For me, leaving this outstanding group of dedicated investigators will be the hardest part of retiring." Nonn was elected Coroner (with 64 percent of the vote) in 2000, campaigning on his law enforcement credentials, including his 26 years with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and 20 years serving as an investigator and Deputy Commander on the St. Louis Area Major Case Squad. Nonn’s first act after being sworn in was staffing the Coroner’s office

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Mia Rose Holdings Adds New Role of Chief Financial Officer

2 years 3 months ago
Growing St. Louis-based developer Mia Rose Holdings (MRH) has expanded its leadership team with the addition of a partner, Mark Paluczak, in the new role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A Certified Public Accountant, Paluczak brings more than 22 years of financial management experience, most recently as the Tax Managing Director for a national accounting […]
Dede Hance