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Vigil for 2019 murder victim happening tonight

2 years 7 months ago
The family of a 2019 murder victim plans a vigil Wednesday night to remember Jackie Griffin. She and Derrick Hudson were shot and killed inside a car on Maffitt Avenue in September 2019.
Reggie Lee

USDA secretary battles with U.S. House Republicans over costs of federal nutrition programs

2 years 7 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans tussled with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Democratic committee members over work requirements in federal nutrition programs as well as spending levels for those programs at a Tuesday hearing. Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee charged Vilsack with evading bipartisan oversight in the USDA’s 2021 redesign of the Thrifty Food […]

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Adam Goldstein

Missouri to begin Medicaid renewals, vowing as ‘seamless’ a process as possible

2 years 7 months ago

As a pandemic policy expires and Missouri begins rechecking eligibility of around 1.6 million people on Medicaid, social services department leadership pledged Tuesday to make the process “as seamless as possible for as many people as we can.” Over the last three years, states have stopped reverifying whether Medicaid recipients on their rolls are still […]

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Clara Bates

Early Learning Builds Strong Families with Thriving Children

2 years 7 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - Early childhood should be a joyful time filled with curiosity, creativity, play, and innocence where opportunities abound for children to increase their vocabulary and learn important skills like how to problem-solve, manage emotions, and build empathy for others. Healthy relationships and happy memories during this period set the stage for school readiness and a healthy, productive life. Unfortunately, not all families have the same access to resources and support while raising their children. This is preventable with the right tools in place. In April, we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and The Week of the Young Child® (April 1 – 7), providing time for reflection and opportunities to advocate for innovative policies that transform systems, so all children and families have what they need to thrive. Every child should have the same access and opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Organizations like Children’s Home & Aid

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