January 2022

Smith: Biden Administration diverts funding from COVID testing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08), House Energy & Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and House Ways & Means Committee Republican Leader Kevin Brady (TX-08) in a letter to President Biden, slammed the Administration for its failure to account for how, when, and where funding supposedly meant to address COVID-19 […]

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Ashcroft announces countdown to pass election integrity reform

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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has announced that a countdown clock will be displayed on his office’s website to show the time left in the 2022 legislative session to pass election integrity reform.   The countdown – which began at noon – coincides with the start of session. “I want to continue

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Ashcroft calls for immediate action to fill vacant House seats

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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is calling for Governor Mike Parson to issue writs of election to fill four House of Representatives seats currently vacant, with two more vacancies expected.      In the letter to the governor, Ashcroft wrote, “Pursuant to Missouri Statute RSMo Chapter 21.110, I am calling on you to

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Blunt delivers opening remarks at Rules Hearing on Security Improvements since 1/6 attack on Capitol

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, delivered an opening statement Wednesday at a hearing with U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger about Capitol security improvements since the January 6th attack.   Following his opening statement, Blunt questioned Chief Manger about U.S. Capitol

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Center for Missouri Studies awards 2022 Fellowships

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The State Historical Society of Missouri will award Center for Missouri Studies fellowships in 2022 to scholars working on projects examining post–World War II immigration in southwest Missouri and the role of police matrons, predecessors to policewomen, who served in cities and towns across the state.   Craig R. Amason, special projects

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District projects

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SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Jan. 5.   Awarded contracts include resurfacing, adding turn lanes, culvert and bridge replacements, and sidewalk improvements.   None of the projects is in Perry or Ste. Genevieve Counties.   Contracts include the following:   An

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First baby of 2022 arrives at Perry County Memorial Hospital

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County Memorial Hospital has announced its first baby of the New Year.   Brylie Christine Agne made her appearance at 11:23 p.m. Monday, January 3rd and was delivered by Dr. Craig Frayer. She weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. and is 19.5 inches long. Brylie is the daughter of Lauren Marie and Kevin

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