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Jefferson County Leader - April 16

Jefferson County Leader - April 16

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Gov. Kehoe signs Dittmer legislator’s marriage-dissolution bill
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Gov. Kehoe signs Dittmer legislator’s marriage-dissolution bill

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 16, 2026
  • 3 min to read

The calendar may have said April 7, but state Rep. Cecelie Williams celebrated her “Independence Day” when Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation …

Speak up, use your voice
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Speak up, use your voice

  • By Gary Castor
  • Apr 16, 2026
  • 2 min to read

A voice can have power.

Kehoe signs Rep. Williams’ marriage-dissolution bill into law
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Kehoe signs Rep. Williams’ marriage-dissolution bill into law

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 8, 2026

Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday signed legislation into law that clarifies a woman’s pregnancy status should not be used to prevent courts from gra…

State Senate passes Rep. Williams’ marriage dissolution bill
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State Senate passes Rep. Williams’ marriage dissolution bill

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 2 min to read

State Rep. Cecelie Williams’ bill seeking to remove a barrier for pregnant women finalizing divorce is headed to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk for approval.

Local legislator’s marriage dissolution bill passes House
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Local legislator’s marriage dissolution bill passes House

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Mar 1, 2026
  • 4 min to read

State Rep. Cecelie Williams’ bill seeking to clarify a woman’s right to divorce her husband while pregnant was approved unanimously Feb. 12 on…

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Bonacker seeks second term against Williams for state representative, District 111
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Bonacker seeks second term against Williams for state representative, District 111

  • Jul 18, 2024
  • 4 min to read

Incumbent Gary Bonacker of House Springs is seeking his second term as the state representative for District 111. He is being challenged Cecel…

Voters Guide: Bonacker, Ray, Falcone and Williams chase to succeed Roden
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Voters Guide: Bonacker, Ray, Falcone and Williams chase to succeed Roden

  • Jul 20, 2022

Because of the state’s term limit standards, Shane Roden of Cedar Hill was prohibited from running for a fifth two-year term representing Dist…

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