August 2022

Back-to-school shoppers can save this weekend during Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday

JEFFERSON CITY —Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 7. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from state sales tax. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/fz6pUVDsnkk During the

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Blunt announces resource page for Missouri farmers and ranchers impacted by drought

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, has announced the launch of a resources page, www.blunt.senate.gov/drought, to provide information on the programs available to aid Missourians impacted by damaging drought conditions.   “Areas across Missouri are experiencing significant,

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Divorce inquiries by Illinois couples were above the national average during the pandemic, reveals study

PORTLAND, Ore. – When divorce courts began to reopen in the summer of 2021, a divorce lawyer reported working 16-hour days just to cope with inquiries from Americans who wanted out from their marriages. And business didn’t let up throughout the year, even over the Christmas period, which is usually a more sedate time when it

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First event in quilting, fiber art celebration set for August 9

STE. GENEVIEVE – Planning for the Sainte Genevieve Art Guild’s giant August quilt show and sale is moving forward with the first event slated for 6 p.m., August 9. “Refuse”   Blake and Hannah March Sanders   “We’re very happy with the way the show is coming together,” Chairperson Juanita Wyman said. “We’ll have over

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Governor Parson highlights successes of trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Saturday, July 30, Governor Mike Parson returned from his latest international Trade Mission, which included visits with key officials, businesses, and organizations in Germany and the Netherlands. During the Trade Mission, Governor Parson participated in meetings to build international relationships while promoting Missouri as an ideal business location and trade partner. “Our

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Illinois State Police asked to assist in training country of Georgia police officers

SPRINGFIELD – Over a period of six months, the Illinois State Police (ISP), at the request of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is deploying officers to the country of Georgia to provide basic interviewing and interrogation, traffic crash investigation, crime scene management, and criminal investigation training

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Learn about secrets of snakes with MDC Wild Webcast Aug 17

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join its upcoming Wild Webcast, “Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads,” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance at short.mdc.mo.gov/4Tx and then join the online webcast live on Aug. 17 at noon. MDC invites you to join its upcoming

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Missouri Trails Advisory Board seeks representative for equestrian-use trails

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.  – Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for a representative for equestrian-use trails to serve a three-year term on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. The term length is Nov. 1, 2022, through Nov. 30, 2025. Members must be Missouri residents and must participate in the user group they represent. Roles of the

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MODDC announces $200,000 funding opportunity to support language access in schools

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $200,000 in funding for a two-year project supporting language access in schools. MODDC is seeking a grantee to develop and provide trainings, along with a toolkit of resources, to support schools in providing language access to Latinx families who have students with intellectual and

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