March 2022

Students First Initiative will increase transparency in education

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced the launch of the Students First Initiative, an effort by the Attorney General’s Office to increase transparency in Missouri’s schools. The goal of the initiative is to ensure a quality education for Missouri’s children by uncovering and eliminating curriculum and policies and practices that […]

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Red Cross offers Spring Severe Weather Tips     

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Spring means that severe storms might be right around the corner throughout portions of Southeast Missouri. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that, it’s important to prepare your home and family in the event of severe storms and tornadoes.  HOW TO STAY SAFE: Individuals are encouraged to download the free Red

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Public comment sought on state ARPA funding

JEFFERSON CITY – Community leaders attending a free Department of Natural Resources’ webinar can learn about and provide feedback on proposed state ARPA funding programs for public water projects. DNR will host the webinar from 2-3 p.m. April 12, and from 10-11a.m. April 19. The one-hour webinar is designed to help communities better understand the different

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President’s budget sets funding outlook for rural communities 

LYONS, Neb. – The Center for Rural Affairs is encouraged to see support for agricultural producers, including a significant increase in proposed funding for Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA), in the Biden administration’s proposed budget for 2023 announced earlier this week.  “Conservation technical assistance is vital to the success of producers’ conservation efforts,” said Kalee Olson, policy associate.

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Missouri Veterans Commission hosts virtual event in honor of Vietnam veterans

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday the Missouri Veterans Commission, in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense, hosted a virtual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The event included a pinning ceremony for six Missouri Vietnam Veterans to acknowledge their military service and their

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Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register April 15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15 in the Bennett Springs Conference Room at the Department of Natural Resources Conference Center, located at 1730 East Elm St., Jefferson City.   The following

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois named inaugural Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant recipient

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to deliver exceptional programming to girls in Southern Illinois.   Initiated in 2021, the Global

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