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Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Illegal Immigration, Missouri
Missouri’s new push to stop the flow of money sent out of the country by illegal immigrants

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek, flanked by more than a dozen Republican lawmakers, recently announced legislation to curb the flow of money sent out of the country by… Read More

December 23, 2025
Illinois
IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash

(The Center Square) – A sweeping Medicaid and maternal-care overhaul taking effect Jan. 1 draws sharp criticism from Illinois Republicans, who say Senate Bill 2437 crams too many… Read More

December 22, 2025
Crime, Illegal Immigration
Illegal immigrant in Missouri admits to years of child sexual abuse and having child porn

In a case highlighting the intersection of illegal border crossings and public safety, Francisco J. Ocana-Talamantes, an illegal immigrant living in O’Fallon, Missouri, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges… Read More

December 22, 2025
Consumer Protection
Missouri’s AG takes a stand against gift card scammers at Christmas

As Missouri families work hard to provide a meaningful Christmas for their loved ones, a different kind of "worker" is clocking in for the season: the professional scammer.Missouri… Read More

December 22, 2025
St. Louis
Reward climbs to $57K in St. Louis antisemitic arson case

Federal and local authorities are ramping up efforts to find the person responsible for a targeted arson attack outside a Jewish family’s home in Clayton, Missouri.In the… Read More

December 19, 2025