Dale Wright on Veterans Day
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Dale Wright reflects on Veterans Day in this week’s column: Dale Wright on Veterans Day
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November 2021
Give Nature-Themed Holiday Gifts from MDC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores
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Legislation will provide financial support to military members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, and Congressman David Scott (D-GA) released the following statement after they introduced the Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act: “The Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act of 2021 is important legislation that will improve and enhance financial training and the accessibility of such training for
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Missouri NRCS announces sign up for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
COLUMBIA –Agricultural producers and forest landowners can now submit applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the date to accept applications for Fiscal Year 2022 funding consideration until December 10, 2021. ACEP helps restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land through its Wetland Reserve
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MSHP report
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 32-year-old Gordan Ilic of Jacksonville, Florida at 12:28 p.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Cass County for failing to appear on a charge of a false driving record. He was being held
Paige Huck named SGHS Elks Student of the Month
STE. GENEVIEVE — Paige Huck has been selected the Ste. Genevieve High School Elks Student of the Month for November. Paige is the daughter of Dan and Heather Huck. Paige’s scholastic honors include: being ranked No. 3 of her graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, being in the Top 10 percent
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Perry Co.: 55 new COVID-19 cases; Ste. Gen Co.: 12 new cases
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services continues to report a higher number of COVID-19 cases in Perry County than in Ste. Genevieve County — 55 in the seven days ending Nov. 7 for Perry County and 12 for Ste. Genevieve during the same seven days. The department reports Perry County
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Plant an Oak: Expert Panel on Selection & Care of Oaks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—As native plant advocate and entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy explains in his book, The Nature of Oaks, oak trees are keystone species for supporting nature’s web of life for much of the United States. In the lower Midwest, there are more than 20 different kinds of oaks. Given the diversity of oak trees, homeowners,
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Randolph County reports eight new cases of COVID-19
CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported eight new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Wednesday There are 20 active cases with one in the hospital. There have been 5,667 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,547 recoveries and 100 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public
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Rep. Jason Smith Calls for Impact Analysis of Biden IRS Spying Scheme that Targets Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08), in a letter to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), called for an official assessment of how the Biden Administration’s proposal to empower the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to spy on the financial activity of American citizens – including working families, farmers, small