Lt. Governor Honors Those Who Fought For Change At St. Louis Veterans Home

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO  (KTRS)  Family members, volunteers, and employees are being recognized for their efforts of bringing to light the inadequate care at the St. Louis Veteran’s Home. On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson presented Proclamations to honor those involved in assisting with the investigation. ” I definitely know the difference between smoke and fire…

Illinois Democratic Congressman Faces Challenge From Left

By SARA BURNETT, Associated Press LA GRANGE, Ill. (AP) — A Lipinski has represented what’s now Illinois’ 3rd congressional district since U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski’s father was first elected more than three decades ago. Now the younger Lipinski, a seven-term incumbent known as one of Congress’ most conservative Democrats, is facing a tougher-than-usual primary challenge from…

Florida, Angry And Grieving, Takes Gun Protest To Streets

By JASON DEAREN, ALLEN BREED and TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of angry students, parents, teachers and neighbors of a Florida high school where 17 people were killed demanded on Saturday that immediate action be taken on gun-control legislation, insisting they would not relent until their demands were met. The rally in…