January 2022

Final House redistricting plan is filed

JEFFERSON CITY – The House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission approved a final state redistricting plan during the Commission’s meeting on January 19, 2022.  The final plan was approved unanimously by all 20 commission members. This is the first plan approved by a House Commission since 1991. The final redistricting plan has an overall difference in […]

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Illinois Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady supports program that can ease supply chain delays and create jobs

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, Monday announced his enthusiastic support for a newly-authorized program that can create additional jobs to help the economy while easing the supply chain delays that are plaguing the country.   The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety

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Legionnaires’ cases possibly linked to Phelps County hospital

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires’ disease among previously hospitalized patients at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo. The first case occurred in May 2021. The source of the bacteria that caused these individuals to acquire infection is under investigation.    Out of an

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Let Business Decide: Employers unite against government overreach

By Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry JEFFERSON CITY: This week, Missouri lawmakers are preparing for hearings on anti-business proposals that would give state government the power to override vaccination policies set by private employers. Led by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Missouri business community is uniting to stop this government overreach. 

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Missouri treasurer marks National School Choice Week

JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Monday recognized National School Choice Week.   “As a parent of children with special needs, I understand that education is not one-size-fits-all. I am also the product of public education and the son of a teacher so I value the important role public education plays. However, children learn differently

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MLC hires Fiona Woody as Director of Sustainability and ESG

ST. LOUIS – Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) has announced that Fiona Woody will join MLC in its newly created role of Director of Sustainability and ESG.   In leading the Company’s sustainability mission, she will partner with key business leaders to accelerate, integrate, and strategically communicate sustainability and ESG initiatives.   She joins MLC from

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   45-year-old Attrice Brooks of Perryville was cited for driving while suspended or revoked January 14th. Police say the charge followed a traffic stop on Grand Avenue.   Harassment was reported on Country Lake Drive January 11th.   A theft was reported January 16

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Schmitt sues nine more schools to halt mask mandate policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Monday filed suit against nine more school districts to halt their illegal mask mandate policies. Districts that were sued include: Bayless, Jennings, Lexington, Kirkwood, Ritenour, Hancock Place, Special School District of St. Louis, Meramec Valley, and University City. “As we’ve made clear from the beginning, the power

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