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New Treasury Rules Block Payouts to Deceased People

Government October 16, 2026October 15, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Treasury Department blocked $175 million in federal payments meant for deceased individuals in fiscal year 2026.

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Alton City Council Discusses Parks, Elections, And More

Government October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for its monthly meeting. They immediately got down to business.

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Kehoe Expands MO Transit Relief For Farms & Trucks

Government October 13, 2026October 12, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Governor Kehoe signed an executive order allowing the use of dyed diesel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose.

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Rep Smith Assists Health Providers And Votes Extensively

Government September 28, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Rep Smith helped pass several bills, acts, and resolutions, including measures to acquire funds for rural healthcare.

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Gov. Kehoe Issues $10M Missouri Crime-Fighting Aid

Government September 25, 2026September 22, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Governor Kehoe announced $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield counties, cities, towns, and one school district.

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HHS Awards Money to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model

Government September 19, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

President Trump has directed us to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by putting treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency first.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Modernizing VA Systems

Government September 18, 2026September 17, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize data management and sharing between the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs

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Rep Smith And Handling Drought Conditions In Missouri

Government September 9, 2026September 7, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Hot, dry conditions are happening across southern Missouri. Although hot for people, livestock have an even harder time keeping hydrated

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Southwest Halts ICE Agents in New Airport Crackdown

Government August 20, 2026August 12, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

As federal immigration enforcement efforts ramp up at airports, some airlines have begun pushing back against sharing flight manifests.

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50K Federal Workers Slashed, Saving $2B in 2025

Government August 11, 2026August 3, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Trump administration reduced the federal workforce by nearly 54,000 employees and cut payroll by $1.86 billion.

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Trump Reallocates Sex Education Funds To Abstinence

Government August 4, 2026July 31, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Trump administration has cut funding for federal teen pregnancy programs to shift the focus toward abstinence and marriage. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health stopped millions of taxpayer dollars from going to previous sex education plans. The budget cuts ended 53 different programs. This move saves taxpayers $67 million. The administration stated […]

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Vice President Vance Is First VP To Have A Baby In Office In 150 Years

Government August 1, 2026July 25, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Vice President of the United States JD Vance and his wife welcomed their fourth child on July 19, 2026. The baby’s birth marks the first time in 150 years that a Vice President has had a baby while in office.

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