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Google Supports Oregon ‘Right To Repair’ Reform

2 years 7 months ago
Big tech companies have long attempted to monopolize repair options to boost their profits, whether we’re talking about tractors, phones, or game consoles. But in recent years companies like Apple and Microsoft appear to have realized that with state and federal lawmakers and regulators cracking down on this behavior, and right to repair seeing widespread, […]
Karl Bode

Missouri courts request $3.7M to continue arduous marijuana expungement process

2 years 7 months ago
Missouri circuit courts have cleared more than 100,000 marijuana charges from people’s criminal records so far — a mandate that was a big selling point for those who voted to pass the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in 2022. However, court officials said it’s hard to determine how many more charges are left because many court records are not digitized. The state initially identified digital cases that could potentially be eligible for expungement and gave that…
Rebecca Rivas

JCHS Lists Honor Roll, High Honor Roll Students For 2nd Quarter 2023-24

2 years 7 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School recently released the full list of all Honor Roll and High Honor Roll students recognized for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The full lists of both Honor and High Honor Roll students are available below: HIGH HONOR ROLL - SENIORS: Bell, Kyla A. Benner, Elena J. Berghoff, Kennedy E. Bierman, Madison P. Bilyeu, Elizabeth A. Bizaillion, Kennadi F. Bolds, Ryan M. Bowen, Ryan G. Bradshaw, Ella J. Brown, Ashlyn E. Cerentano, Nolan M. Chin, Connor C. Clarkson, Alexia M. Collins, Emily R. Conrad, Kutler R. Crawford, Tessa L. Crowe, Dora A. Crull, Skylar T. Darabcsek, Richard J. Davis, Erica E. Deist, Delaney R. Dial, Anna K. Dong, Vivian. Dougherty, Kathleen L. Drainer, Kaelyn N. Edgell, Aiden C. Edwards, Karlie L. Eschbach, Reese A. Fuse, Emma G. Gettings, Autumn R. Gibson, Madison M. Glass, Sierra L. Goetten, Wade H. Gray, Wyatt M. Griffith, Keegan M

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Midwest Members Credit Union Names Senior Mia Plumb "Oiler Of The Month"

2 years 7 months ago
WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at East Alton-Wood River High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. January's winner is Mia Plumb. Mia is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with Basketball, Volleyball, Spirit Club, Big Sisters, Peer Leadership, National Honor Society, Student Council, RiverBend Growth Association Young Adult Committee and Renaissance Program. Mia has received honors for Girl's Basketball and the 2023 Oiler Pride Award. After graduation, Mia plans to attend college at The University of Mississippi. Mia is planning on majoring in Political Science. The University of Mississippi has a program to turn 3 minors into a major and Mia plans

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Senators Denounce Gov. Abbott's Conduct and Regard For Human Life

2 years 7 months ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, released the following statement condemning reported actions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s administration that prevented federal officials from aiding migrants in distress at the southwest border: “First and foremost: Governor Abbott’s horrific conduct over the weekend reflects a shameful disregard for human life. It comes as no surprise, sadly, as it’s the latest in a series of actions that he has taken to harm families and disrupt orderly enforcement at the border. His actions are not only dangerous, but unconstitutional. Time and time again, courts have found state interference in the implementation of immigration enforcement to be unlawful. “If he truly believes in ‘law and order,’ the Republican Governor

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