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Gov. Pritzker announces bid for 3rd term

4 months ago
CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker is hoping to stick around a little while longer. On Thursday morning, he officially kicked off his campaign for a third term. The announcement came in a video shared Thursday morning which features Pritzker detailing the accomplishments of his administration. "We don't just talk about problems, in Illinois, we solve them, [...]
Gabriel Castillo

Trump urges voters to press for US Senate GOP mega-bill after setback on Medicaid cuts

4 months ago
This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday told his supporters to call members of Congress and lobby them to support the “big, beautiful bill,” a crucial push with just days to go before a self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. Trump’s plea follows several tumultuous days on Capitol Hill as GOP […]
Jennifer Shutt, Shauneen Miranda, Ashley Murray

Adam Sandler coming to STL in latest comedy tour

4 months ago
ST. LOUIS - It was announced Thursday morning that world renowned comedian Adam Sandler is making a pit stop in St. Louis this fall for his latest tour. The actor, who has gained the largest recognition for his roles in movies such as "Grown Ups," "Happy Gilmore," "50 First Dates," and dozens more, will be [...]
Megan Mueller

Federal spending bill could be ‘devastating’ for Missouri Medicaid patients, rural hospitals

4 months ago
Policymakers and health advocates said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could be “devastating” to thousands of Missourians who rely on Medicaid and live in rural communities. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the changes could cause nearly 9 million Americans to lose health care coverage. That includes approximately 130,000 to […]
Torryionna Miller, Lina Kong

Trump drive to defund NPR, PBS resisted by Republicans from rural states

4 months ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in previously approved spending on foreign aid and public media ran into significant opposition Wednesday, potentially dooming its path forward in the Senate. Numerous GOP lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee, including Chairwoman Susan Collins, expressed concern at how the proposed rescissions would affect American […]
Jennifer Shutt