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Madison County Jail Officer Rhealyn Butler Graduates From Correctional Officer's Training Academy Class

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MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Jail Officer Rhealyn Butler recently graduated from the St. Clair County Correctional Officer's Training Academy Class #120. Butler graduated with 33 other classmates from around the state of Illinois. Captain Kristopher Tharp and Captain Steve Ridings were present to celebrate her accomplishment with her friends and family. Officer Butler was also the recipient of the "Rangemaster's Award for Most Improved" for her hard work during the academy's firearms training. "We are proud of Jail Officer Butler and her accomplishments," Madison County Sheriff John Lakin said. "Congratulations to all of the graduates of Class #120."

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Author Of Texas’ Social Media Law Admits That He Meant The Law To Exempt Any Moderation Decisions Protected By Section 230 (That’s Everything)

2 years 10 months ago
Well, this is awkward. Yesterday I wrote about how there was a strong argument that Twitch’s removal of the mass murderer in Buffalo’s livestream of his murder spree violated Texas’s ridiculous social media law. The main saving grace for Twitch would be that it was possible (though it’s unclear) its userbase was just under the […]
Mike Masnick

SIUE LIS Interim Dean Ruckh Proves Strong Steward of the Library 

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – As you travel through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library, you will see that libraries are evolving to be utilized by students in new ways with technology, opportunities for greater collaboration and engagement, maker-spaces, and other possibilities. Library and Information Services (LIS) is advancing under the direction of Interim Dean Eric Ruckh, PhD, who brought his proven history of service and thoughtful leadership to the role on January 1. Lovejoy Library, in particular, is at the heart of the Edwardsville campus core, and is thriving as a central force in the University’s student engagement and success initiatives and academic excellence broadly. “Our faculty and staff of LIS have been working to envision how we can fully embody a 21st century library rooted in excellence, committed to equity, and dedicated to student success and learning,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD

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Daily Deal: The Jumbo 2022 JavaScript Bundle

2 years 10 months ago
The Jumbo 2022 JavaScript Bundle has 7 courses to help you master this widely used coding language. You’ll start with the basics and work your way through using arrays, JSON, asynchronous code, and more. It’s on sale for $39. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Welcome to RFT's 2022 Cannabis User's Guide

2 years 10 months ago
When it comes to Missouri’s medical marijuana market, everything is coming up green. Bad weed pun? Maybe, but it accurately references the profits the industry is pulling in.
Daniel Hill

Jeff Larner, Republican Candidate for Sheriff, Announces He Will Not Take State Pension

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Jeff Larner, Republican candidate for Madison County Sheriff, today announced if elected he will not be taking a state-funded pension. “Let me be clear,” stated Larner. “The hardworking men and women of the Sheriff’s Department and other police forces put their lives on the line for us every day. They unequivocally deserve their pensions.” “Unfortunately, “Larner continued, “too often the administration of these county offices use these jobs to supplement their pensions or even collect a second pension. That is wrong. I want the voters of this county to know my commitment is to running a professional, cost-effective office and one way to do that is to decline a pension.” Illinois’ pension crisis has been rated the worst in the nation, measured by pension debt relative to state gross domestic product. Since 2014, Illinois owes $144.2 billion in net pension debt and that number is estimated to continue to rise

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Illinois Program Connecting Farmers to Mental Health Resources Visits SIUE Research Center 

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – As part of an ongoing campaign to connect the Illinois farming community to mental health resources, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II visited the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Thursday, May 12 for a press conference highlighting the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI). The FFRI was established in Illinois in 2019 to address the mental health needs of farming and agricultural communities. During the last legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly appropriated an additional $500,000 to ensure the program remains operational in all 102 Illinois counties throughout fiscal year 2023. The press conference at NCERC marked the third of a seven-stop campaign throughout the state with the goal of bringing awareness to this program and increasing accessibility to the farming community. SIU President Daniel Mahony, Representative Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville), and Karen

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Rep. Elik's Bill To Increase Safety Of Transportation Of Foster Children Signed Into Law

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SPRINGFIELD - A new law aimed at improving the safety of transportation for foster children was signed into law on Friday. The legislation was sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on behalf of a local foster parent following concerns shared with her about the safety of children under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). “I knew something had to be done when a constituent shared with me that foster children were either not being picked up on time or not being picked up at all by transportation providers,” said Rep. Elik. “Children under state care depend on transportation providers that will pick them up on time. There is no excuse for our youth in care to be left without a ride home.” Public Act 102-795 sponsored by Rep. Elik provides that transportation services to children and families must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Drivers must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal

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