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Court Tells Florida Town That Law Forbidding Resident’s ‘Fuck Trump’ Sign Is Unconstitutional

2 years 7 months ago
Welcome to America! Fuck everything! And not in the sexual sense, as any person would immediately understand unless, of course, they just want to hit people with criminal charges for maximizing the use of limited space to criticize the government. Local governments tend to get pretty weird about “community standards” and “protecting children,” something that […]
Tim Cushing

Godfrey Firefighters Quick Response Stops Garage Fire On Jackson Lane

2 years 7 months ago
GODFREY - The Godfrey Fire Protection District firefighters were busy on the scene of a garage fire in Godfrey on Friday morning on Jackson Lane. Chief 1400, Engine 1412, and Engine 1422 all responded to the scene. Godfrey fire officials reported that the fire was under control and at that report, the units would be back in service within an hour. The Godfrey fire team's quick response again prevent any further damage and contained it to the garage.

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Violent crime in Philadelphia is up . . . slightly

2 years 7 months ago
The New York Times reported yesterday on fear of crime: Debra Kowalski, a 49-year-old nurse in Bucks County, Pa., has been pleading with her elderly parents to move out of Philadelphia, especially after a delivery driver was shot and killed last month a few blocks from their home. ....Though polls show that voters’ biggest concerns ...continue reading "Violent crime in Philadelphia is up . . . slightly"
Kevin Drum

Haine Announces $3.7 Million for Madison County in Opioid Settlement

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Friday informed County Board members the county will receive an estimated $3.7 million as its share of a settlement in a lawsuit against opioid distributors. The total amount will be received over a period of years, through 2038. The first two installments to the county, totaling $243,323, were processed last week. “Pursuant to the settlement agreements, Madison County is obligated to use the settlement funds to support opioid remediation programs in the community,” Haine wrote. Haine said the terms of the settlement allow the funds to be used for a range of programs that includes training for first-responders, youth education, treatment and support services, support to those involved in the criminal justice system and research. The county will be required to provide documentation to the Illinois Attorney General that funds are used to support opioid remediation programs. “My office stands ready

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Climate funding could suffer in the farm bill under GOP control of Congress

2 years 7 months ago

WASHINGTON — Republicans who may be taking control of Congress in next week’s midterm elections have not been very specific about many policy goals—but the farm bill is an exception. Members of the GOP in the U.S. House and Senate are sending strong signals they want to strip climate funding from the massive legislation in 2023 […]

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Allison Winter

Friday Cat Blogging – 4 November 2022

2 years 7 months ago
Here is Charlie looking back as he contemplates wandering into our neighbor's yard. Luckily this didn't turn him into a pillar of salt. He made it through his ordeal completely intact.
Kevin Drum