House Approves Tax Relief Package for Missouri Taxpayers (HB 3021) Missourians who pay income tax are one step closer to receiving substantive relief from their income tax burden. We approved legislation to create a one-time economic recovery tax credit for Missouri residents who paid personal income tax in the state for 2021. This is an attempt to […]
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MCBRIDE, Mo. – The Perryville Municipal Airport will host its second annual “Spring Fly-In” event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30. The event will be a way for locals to learn about and celebrate the world of aviation. “It’s an exciting day for our community, especially anyone who is curious about flight,” said Greg
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PORLAND, Ore. – Home ownership is a dream many Americans pursue with great desire, vigor and of course, a tight budget above all. Some have even taken the next step by buying additional properties – or several – which means the potential costs involved in maintenance are multiplied too. Any landlord will have learned that
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision. “We are gratified by the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the intent of the voters in approving the lockbox amendment to the constitution. This case dealt with the scope of the “lockbox” amendment to the Illinois
Glen Carbon, Illinois – Mark your calendars! Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 4th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at The Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “The Girl Scout Difference” in 2022, brings together a wide range of people who share
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The DeBruce Foundation has announced a graduation gift for every student in the Class of 2022. The Graduation Toolkit is a collection of online career tools to help graduates identify their work skills, explore job opportunities, and make a plan for their future. After piloting the Graduation Toolkit regionally in 2020 and 2021,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Library and Ste. Genevieve Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp No. 326 will holding a Civil War event at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be displays outside the Community Center where visitors
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including ten who died in 2021, will be held Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield. “This
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House of Representatives has given first round approval to an egregious, anti-business bill that seeks to benefit trial attorneys at the expense of Missouri’s job creators. House Bill 1692 would create the grounds for a potential flood of lawsuits in Missouri, allowing trial attorneys to target businesses over employer
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EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in Ag Mechanics CDE (Career Development Event) at Mascoutah High School recently. Aaron Kothe placed 1st in welding. Members pictured from left to right participating were, Emily Luebkemann surveying 5th place, Aaron Kothe welding 1st place, Charlie Rahlfs carpentry tied for 11th place, Blaine Rahn
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