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Hawley introduces bill to restrict abortion and gender transition coverage for minors

By S. I. Mckee | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced new legislation that would restrict health insurance plans offered on federal healthcare exchanges from covering abortion and gender transition procedures for minors.

In Q3 2025, 3 lawyers were in good standing to practice law in cities within Bollinger County

By C. H. Lopez | Oct 15, 2025

Cities within Bollinger County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the third quarter of 2025.

Hawley questions Ameren over utility rate hikes and power shut-offs in Missouri

By S. L. Hastings | Oct 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Ameren Corporation President and CEO Martin Lyons, raising concerns about recent utility bill increases, deals with data centers, and power shut-offs affecting Missouri residents.

Saint Francis welcomes new providers to emergency department and trauma specialists team

By K. V. Young | Oct 10, 2025

Wendi Beussink, APRN,FNP-C; Abby R. Ritter, MD; and Grace J. Gwaltney, PA-C, have joined the Saint Francis Emergency Department and Cape Trauma Specialists, according to an announcement from Saint Francis Healthcare System.

Rep. Jason Smith criticizes Democrats over government shutdown and rural health care cuts

By R. K. Douglas | Oct 9, 2025

Rep. Jason Smith, who has represented Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, posted a series of tweets on October 8 and 9, 2025, criticizing Democratic lawmakers over the ongoing government shutdown and proposed budget measures affecting rural health...

Rep. Jason Smith criticizes Democrats over government shutdown in series of posts

By K. V. Young | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Jason Smith posted several criticisms of Democratic lawmakers on October 9, 2025, regarding the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate defense bill includes protections and investments for Missouri military facilities

By S. I. Mckee | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that several Missouri-focused provisions were included in the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA), which passed on October 9, 2025. “Tonight the Senate has...

H-2A approvals for Cape News publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By G. S. Weiner | Oct 8, 2025

All 54 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Cape News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Senator Hawley Press Office shares updates on hearings, interviews, and labor endorsement

By T. L. Mcgee | Oct 8, 2025

Senator Hawley Press Office posted a series of updates in October 2025 about Senator Josh Hawley's questioning of Pam Bondi at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, a Fox News interview with Jesse Watters, and an endorsement from TeamsterSOB for...

Senator Hawley Press Office criticizes Jack Smith probe and highlights faith-based messaging

By T. L. Mcgee | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Hawley Press Office released several statements between October 6 and October 7, including a faith-centered message and strong criticism of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation.

Rep. Jason Smith addresses local officer deaths and marks Hamas attack anniversary

By R. K. Douglas | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Jason Smith posted on October 7, 2025 about the deaths of Deputy Holden Duckworth and Officer Henry Franklin, as well as commemorating two years since the Hamas attack on Israel.

Hawley secures DOJ probe into alleged surveillance by Biden administration

By A. C. Mazur | Oct 7, 2025

In a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) obtained a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Department of Justice will investigate claims that the Biden administration used federal agencies to monitor his...

Hawley responds to reports of FBI surveillance on Republican lawmakers

By S. I. Mckee | Oct 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has responded to recent reports alleging that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under President Joe Biden's administration, conducted surveillance on several Republican lawmakers.

Hawley seeks answers from FDA on early approval of generic abortion drug

By A. C. Mazur | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, expressing concern over the agency’s recent approval of a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone.

Senator Hawley Press Office highlights AI concerns and legislative criticism in recent posts

By K. V. Young | Oct 3, 2025

The Senator Hawley Press Office published several posts between October 2-3, addressing demands for answers from AI company leaders after allegations involving chatbots and youth suicide.

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Who are the former Cape Girardeau Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By H. P. Fulton | Oct 3, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature these former Cape Girardeau Metro area high school athletes.

August sees no change in number of lawyers in good standing in Madison County compared to previous month

By G. S. Weiner | Oct 2, 2025

Cities in Madison County recorded a stable number of lawyers in good standing compared to the previous month.

Hawley questions airline CEOs on passenger fees and customer treatment

By S. I. Mckee | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned airline executives over their use of additional fees and customer policies during a recent hearing.

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Which Cape Girardeau Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By C. D. Schneider | Oct 1, 2025

These former Cape Girardeau Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Hawley seeks answers from FEMA over delayed tornado relief in Missouri

By S. L. Hastings | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, has sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator David Richardson seeking information about delays in federal assistance...

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