July 2022

Federal Court grants Missouri Attorney General’s motion to collect discovery from government officials, social media companies in free speech lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana granted Missouri and Louisiana’s motion for discovery in their lawsuit against top-ranking Biden Administration officials for allegedly colluding to suppress freedom of speech, paving the way for the attorneys general to collect discovery and documents from both top-ranking Biden Administration officials […]

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Following visit to Sweden and Finland, Blunt calls for quick Senate action to approve NATO membership

WASHINGTON – Following a recent congressional delegation trip to Europe, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke on the Senate floor today to outline his support for the accession of Sweden and Finland into NATO. Blunt highlighted the significant geographic and security benefits both

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Highway Safety Hero nominations sought

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is accepting nominations for individuals, organizations and events to be recognized for their efforts in making our roadways safer, moving Missouri toward zero fatalities. Winners will be recognized at the 2022 Missouri Highway Safety and Traffic Conference in Columbia at the end of September.There are four statewide

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MoJobs website is back online with most functions now available

JEFFERSON CITY – The public interface of the MoJobs website, the state’s labor data exchange and case management system, has been brought back online with most of its features as of today. The public was notified June 29 that MoJobs was down due to an outage impacting the site’s vendor, Geographic Solutions Incorporated (GSI). The

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. 31-year-old Nicholas B. Miller of St. Louis was charged at 9:46 a.m. Monday with driving while intoxicated. He was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail on a 12-hour hold.

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NFIB endorses Missouri Congressional incumbents for re-election

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following Members of Congress for re-election to the United States House of Representatives: MO-02: Ann WagnerMO-03: Blaine LuetkemeyerMO-06: Sam GravesMO-08: Jason Smith “Missouri’s small business owners know the importance of having pro-small business advocates in Congress and

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NFIB: Small business expectations for future conditions hit all-time low 

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased seven points to a net negative 61 percent, the lowest level recorded in the 48-year survey. Expectations for

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Perry County hidden treasure: Red Rock Landing CA offers scenic views unlike any other

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. – If the Chester River gauge is sitting at 20 feet or below, visit one of Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) most tranquil historical destinations: Red Rock Landing Conservation Area (CA) in Perry County. When not inaccessible by road, the area contains quite a feast for the eyes – seven ponds, 60 acres of

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Renewable energy siting guidelines offer tool for local officials 

LYONS, NEBRASKA – As more companies, municipalities, states, and utilities set clean energy goals, the demand for renewable energy will continue to increase. Because of the complexity of energy projects, however, the process of drafting ordinances and approving permits can be confusing and challenging for local officials considering requests for the first time. A new white paper from the

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