The federal shutdown food stamp cuts will hurt our neighbors working necessary but undervalued jobs, and, their kids.
Almost One in Nine
Stealing From Dead People — And Live Ones Too
Stealing from dead people? It’s a thing. The other day my late mother got a Medicare notice for $4,700 worth of orthopedic appliances and chiropractic treatments – from a medical LLC located in Madison, Alabama! A few problems, starting with Read More …
Work, Work, Work
Missouri requires an additional $67 million to enforce work requirement verification in Medicaid, primarily for IT upgrades. Historical data from other states suggest significant administrative costs and challenges. Compliance will burden low-income workers, demanding extensive record-keeping. Processing demands could overwhelm state employees, leading to judicial involvement due to potential coverage losses.
Stupid Reality
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, facing a dramatic decline in circulation and relevance, will cease publishing a Monday edition, reflecting the struggles of traditional newspapers. With increased competition from faster, shallow media, the need for detailed and reliable information remains vital, despite the overwhelming but often misleading communication today.
Meeting Announcement – October 13, 2025
The West County Democrats will hold a meeting on October 13, 2025, at the Manchester Justice Center. Key points include discussions on dues for 2026, a presentation by candidate Timothy D. Bilash, and Justice Correspondent Rachel Lippmann. Attendees can also sign petitions related to voter initiatives before or after the meeting.
THEY Will Replace Us
Going steady is like socialism: You exchange freedom for security. The price is far too high. A little rugged individualism is preferable in boy-girl relationships. –Adele Starbird, The Dean Speaks Up column Ms. Starbird was Dean of Women at Washington Read More …