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Republicans Keep Taking Credit For Billions In Broadband Subsidies Only Made Possible By The COVID Relief And Infrastructure Bills They Vehemently Opposed

2 years 10 months ago
There’s an historic $50 billion in broadband subsidies currently heading to the states courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). There are plenty of potential hiccups on stuff like mapping that could screw things up, but, any way you slice it, this money should still have […]
Karl Bode

Community remembers beloved St. Louis Catholic pastor known for advocating for The Hill

2 years 10 months ago
The community is remembering a St. Louis area Catholic pastor who worked for decades to see his communities flourish - particularly The Hill. So many say they were inspired by Monsignor Sal Polizzi. There are some people who just have that affect. When they speak, you hear them. Passion. Pride. Purpose. That's how people say Polizzi lived and because of that, they say they're better as a result. You can't go to The Hill without feeling Polizzi's impact. "He is what turned it into the community…
Brent Solomon

Judge halts Missouri AG’s rule limiting transgender health care until May 1

2 years 10 months ago
An emergency order that would set barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Missouri is delayed until at least May 1. St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Ellen Ribaudo ruled Wednesday that she needed to hear from both the Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and plaintiffs prior to deciding if she would place a temporary restraining order on an emergency rule that would put limits on health care for transgender minors and adults. Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of…
Annelise Hanshaw

Reiniger Continues Long-Standing Tradition: Donates $3,480 To Community Hope Center

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - This week, Reiniger Jewelers continued a tradition first established by previous owner Charlie Maneke and awarded the Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills a check for $3,480. The donation comes from the earnings of a special group of earrings purchased near the holiday season with this donation as a focus. Reiniger Jewelry Store owner Paul Reiniger and Manager Kerry Walker were excited to donate the funds to such a worthy cause. Paul Militzker of Community Hope Center said the donation was a blessing and he was "really grateful." The plan for Reiniger is to continue to make this donation each year. "It was wonderful being able to do this and we are grateful we can continue what Charlie Maneke started years ago," Walker said. "At Christmas time, we put a flyer on the counter and even have people come in to buy them. They make great stocking stuffers, usually earrings, but sometimes bracelets. We get them in October and start selling them in November."

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