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Rural gun deaths exceed urban rates by 28% because of increased suicide rates

2 years 10 months ago

This article first appeared on The Daily Yonder and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. A higher prevalence of gun ownership in rural America has contributed to increased suicides, raising the overall gun-death rate in rural areas above that of urban communities. Experts say some legal interventions that have broad public support could […]

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Sarah Melotte

St. Louis Officials Push $40M Plan to Make Streets Safer

2 years 10 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  City officials have formally begun work on a plan to improve safety on city streets. The plan proposes spending more than $40 million in federal pandemic aid to slow down traffic and cut down on injuries and fatalities. It was introduced at the Board of Aldermen late last week and lauded […]
Shruthi Beedu

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
I'm on another of my short photography vacations this week. Can you figure out where— Oh forget it. I'm in Virginia, and tomorrow is catblogging day and then I'll be home. So I won't have time to post any more pictures immediately. Wednesday was "wander around DC like a tourist" day, and this is a ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

Spartech Announces Gary Orenstein as Vice President, Sales and Marketing

2 years 10 months ago
Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce Gary Orenstein as the new Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Spartech. “Gary’s leadership will be integral in marketing our deep line of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions” said Spartech CEO John Inks. “He will play a major role […]
Dede Hance

Snow flurries followed by bitter cold Friday

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A cold front will move in late this afternoon and evening, first bringing a fast hit of light precipitation followed by another shot of cold air. This evening, light rain followed by light snow is expected along the front. A dusting of snow on grassy surfaces is possible, mainly along and [...]
Angela Hutti

Lawmakers Return To Springfield This Week For Fall Veto Session, SAFE-T Act Under Consideration

2 years 10 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers returned to Springfield this week for the fall veto session and will return on November 29th to finish up work for the 102nd General Assembly. Agenda items include making clarifications to the SAFE-T Act to ensure proper implementation and new member orientation. "I was happy to see my colleagues in Springfield this week and I'm eager to get back after the Thanksgiving holiday to get some important work done for the people of Illinois," said House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch. "I'm honored by the trust and confidence the Democratic Caucus has placed in me to lead them for another two years as Speaker of the House, and I'm excited to welcome many new House members to the State Capitol." House Democrats will welcome 12 new members for the 103rd General Assembly. Next week they will complete new member orientation where they will familiarize themselves with the legislative process, the House's rules and traditions, and receive the necessary training to ensure

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Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House, steps down from leadership

2 years 10 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who became the first woman in history to hold the gavel, shepherding landmark bills across four presidencies, announced Thursday she’ll step aside from leadership though she’ll remain in Congress. “With great confidence in our caucus, I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” she […]

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Jennifer Shutt