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

The general election will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026. However, absentee voting begins September 22, 2026.

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

Thayer held a town hall meeting. The meeting began with a discussion of Thayer’s future plans, followed by a discussion of a data center.

The Alton Chamber of Commerce met to discuss the upcoming Walnut Festival, Trunk or Treat, membership, and the Pocket Park organization.

The Alton City Council met for its monthly meeting. The main topics discussed were the fall clean-up, park issues, and water issues.

The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to pay some stay-at-home parents with federal child care funds.

American Airlines announced it will match the federal government’s $1,000 Trump Account seed deposit for its employees’ children.

President Trump is taking executive action to bypass the meatpacking companies who control the industry, granting ranchers the authority.

Alton is hosting a small animal/bake/other items sale. Everyone is invited to come. The AA Auction House will host a small-animal swap meet.

Kroger has closed 39 locations across nine of its store brands. This is part of a plan to close 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026.

Representative Elliott has been busy. While campaigning for reelection, he also reported on what is happening at the Capitol.