May 2022

Treasurer Fitzpatrick recognizes Small Business Week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today recognized Small Business Week and the contributions of Missouri’s small business owners to the state’s economy and their communities.   “Small businesses play a vital role in Missouri’s economy. As a business owner, I know the dedication and hard work it takes to build and run […]

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State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman urges Missouri legislature to take action in advance of Roe v. Wade decision

JEFFERSON CITY – State Representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman yesterday urged the Missouri House and Senate to pass a concurrent resolution to help ensure a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade becomes effective immediately in Missouri.   Rep. Coleman supports passing a concurrent resolution, which would go farther than the state’s trigger law.  While Missouri has

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State releases April 2022 general revenue report

JEFFERSON CITY — State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for April 2022 increased 40.8 percent compared to those for April 2021, from $952.9 million last year to $1.34 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2022 fiscal year-to-date increased 9.4 percent compared to April 2021, from $8.80 billion

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Police are investigating a bad check passing which was reported April 21st in the 200 block of North Main Street.   A felony theft of a controlled substance was reported in the 1800 block of West St. Joseph Street on April 26th.

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Patrol offers accelerated academy for 116th Recruit Class

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the agency will offer another 15-week accelerated academy to law enforcement professionals interested in becoming a trooper. To be eligible, candidates must possess an active Missouri Class A POST license in good standing or be able to obtain one prior

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NB I-55 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON― Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.   This section of roadway is located between Mile Markers 129.4 and 130 in Perryville, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 4 through Thursday, May 26 from

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   29-year-old John E. Hammon of Bartlett, Tennessee, 26-year-old Taquita V. Hughes of Memphis, Tennessee and 26-year-old Justin  C. Johnson of Nesbit, Mississippi at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County.   Hammon and

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More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. —The University of Missouri will soon celebrate the accomplishments of 5,828 students with more than 6,360 degrees at MU’s spring commencement ceremonies. University officials also will honor Amy B. Heimberger, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, and John Rogers, a highly accomplished biomedical engineer, with honorary degrees, the highest honor the university awards.   “There are

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