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President Joe Biden and President-Elect Donald Trump meet at White House
SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump expressed gratitude for the smooth transition process, emphasizing the importance of cooperation during this time. He acknowledged the challenges of politics but appreciated the positive atmosphere surrounding the transition. Both parties seemed committed to accommodating each other’s needs and ensuring an orderly handover. Trump reiterated his appreciation for the goodwill and support, highlighting the significance of maintaining a cordial environment amidst political difficulties. Overall, the conversation reflected a hopeful outlook for the transition, focusing on collaboration and mutual respect.
President-Elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday.
The two exchanged pleasantries during a photo-op.
“Donald, Congratulations, and uh… looking forward to having a like we said, smooth transition. Do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need. We’re gonna get a chance to talk about some of that today.”
“Politics is tough, and it’s many cases not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth it’ll be as smooth as it can get. And I very much appreciate it.”
Trump did not meet with Biden in 2020 prior to the transfer of power.
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State leaders urge Montgomery County officials to find solution to tax assessment increase
SUMMARY: Montgomery County leaders convened a special meeting in Hillsboro after property owners faced staggering tax increases of up to 1500%. Local officials, including state representatives Blain Willauer and Rosenthal, expressed concerns that solutions are unlikely from Springfield. The steep assessment hikes, particularly for wooded acreage, stem from a poorly implemented 2007 state law intended to promote conservation. Assessor Kendra N. has offered to delay increases for landowners committing to conservation plans. However, Willauer argues this compromise undermines private property rights and urges the county to adopt a fairer approach, as other counties manage these assessments differently.
Two local State Representatives are urging the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners to find a solution after some landowners saw a 1500% increase in their wooded acreage assessments.
“At the drop of a hat here they’re going one year to the next with 1000% to 3000% increase in property taxes,” Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-IL 110th) said.
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Over 6% of Missouri students now homeschooled, report says | Missouri
SUMMARY: Homeschooling has surged in Missouri, with at least 61,000 students, or 6% of the school-age population, now homeschooled, according to a report from the PRiME Center at Saint Louis University. This rise began during the COVID-19 pandemic but has persisted. The number of homeschooled students has doubled since 2019, with no sign of a decline. Despite Missouri’s lack of enrollment data collection for homeschooling, the study uses estimates to highlight the shift in education attitudes. This growing trend signals a permanent change in Missouri’s educational landscape, prompting a need for policymakers to understand the numbers.
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E. coli cases continue to rise following St. Louis County outbreak
SUMMARY: The St. Louis County E. coli outbreak has resulted in 97 cases, primarily affecting students from Rockwood Summit High School. A lawsuit has been filed against Andres Banquets and Catering, alleged to have provided contaminated salads at various events from November 6-9. An attorney representing a victim noted that many affected individuals shared the common factor of eating from Andres. However, the owner of Andres denies responsibility, asserting that lab results will prove the lettuce negative for E. coli and claiming some students were ill prior to consuming their food. Test results are expected later this week.
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health confirms it is investigating at least 97 cases of sickness from a recent E. coli …
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