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Missouri House finishes work on $48 billion state budget plan

14 hours 9 minutes ago
The Missouri House sent the state Senate a budget of almost $48 billion to fund state agency operations in the coming fiscal year, a spending plan almost certain to grow as the upper chamber adds more money for public schools and child care. The 13 spending bills use about $2.1 billion less overall and $800 million less in general revenue than recommended by Gov. Mike Kehoe when he presented his budget plan in January. More than half of the general revenue savings are cuts to Medicaid spending…
Rudi Keller

Durbin, Foster Introduce American Innovation Act

15 hours 15 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today reintroduced the bicameral American Innovation Act , which would provide annual budget increases at a rate of five percent, indexed to inflation, for cutting edge research at five federal agencies: the Department of Energy Office of Science; the National Science Foundation; the National Institute of Standards and Technology Scientific and Technical Research Services; the Department of Defense Science and Technology Programs; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Directorate. The American Innovation Act would position the U.S. as a leader in development and discovery for decades to come by creating steady, sustained funding for breakthrough research at America’s top research agencies. “In its crusade to damage essential government infrastructure, the Trump Administration has failed to recognize that sustained support for

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Sen. Belt Measure Would Keep More Students In Illinois For College

15 hours 17 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt stood alongside his colleagues to highlight a measure that would simplify the college admissions process for high school seniors and community college transfer students at a press conference on Thursday. “High school seniors and community college transfer students already have enough on their plates,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The last thing they need is a complicated college application process filled with extra fees, paperwork and delays.” Senate Bill 2448 would grant automatic admission to qualified applicants at all public institutions of higher education and community colleges that participate in the direct admissions program. Under the legislation, students would no longer face the burden of repeated application processes or unnecessary application fees, ensuring a smoother transition into postsecondary education. The legislation would allow the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Community College Board

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NAGBC Spotlight: Asbury Village Highlights Importance Of Independence, Activity For Residents

15 hours 23 minutes ago
GODFREY – Representatives of Asbury Village and the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council (NAGBC) stopped by Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share the exciting opportunities available at the senior living facility and what sets the Village apart. Asbury Village Executive Director Anita Martinez was joined by Board President Steve Schwartz for the latest NAGBC Spotlight segment highlighting the local business community. “One of the key components for the Village that really makes us different … is our spiritual wellness,” Martinez said. “We are non-denominational and we really do embrace all aspects of faith – but there’s fun in faith, too.” In addition to their holistic, spiritual approach to wellness with Bible study sessions and more, Martinez said Village residents also enjoy trips to the local movie theater, dinner outings, and more. She praised the work of Asbury staff, including their Chaplain, who help guide an

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Designing Campuses to Shape Student Journeys

15 hours 34 minutes ago
by Joe Keal, Principal and Higher Education Practice Leader,  Lamar Johnson Collaborative As a designer of higher education environments, I constantly push myself—and our teams—to look beyond the project itself. Our true goal is to shape experiences, empower lives, and unlock human potential through the spaces we create. At its best, the campus is far […]
Tom Finan

Anchorage Police Department: AI-Generated Police Reports Don’t Save Time

15 hours 48 minutes ago
The Anchorage Police Department (APD) has concluded its three-month trial of Axon’s Draft One, an AI system that uses audio from body-worn cameras to write narrative police reports for officers—and has decided not to retain the technology. Axon touts this technology as “force multiplying,” claiming it cuts in half the amount of time officers usually spend writing […]
Mike Masnick