August 2022

Pro-life Missourians speak out for life in the primary elections

JEFFERSON CITY – The following statement is from Dave Plemmons, chairman, Missouri Right to Life political action committees: Missouri right to life political action committees thanks everyone that went out and voted for mrl pac endorsed candidates! Your pro-life vote was very important in our fight to save babies and defund Planned Parenthood. Pro-lifers will […]

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Ste. Genevieve woman escapes injury in three-vehicle crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 38-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman escaped injury in a traffic crash on Highway 76 in Stone County Wednesday morning.   Courtney LaRose wasn’t hurt, but a passenger in her car, 42-year-old Tiffany N. Hampton of Poplar Bluff suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Cox Hospital in Branson.   The

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

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, 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, 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, sustained,

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Blunt-Backed SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act Headed to President’s Desk 

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) voted in favor of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022, which passed the Senate by a vote of 86-11, and is now headed to the president’s desk.   “We know the damaging impact of toxic burn pits,

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Get Schooled on Flavored Milk

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS — According to the USDA, 19.8 million children in America received lunch and nearly 14 million received breakfast on an average day during the 2020-2021 school year.   Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrition professionals develop school menus that offer the right balance of fruits, vegetables, low

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IMA to launch statewide ‘Manufacturing Matters’ tour

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will launch “Manufacturing Matters,” a statewide tour that will visit factories, educational institutions and economic development centers across Illinois to detail the results of a new economic impact study about the vital contributions the manufacturing industry provides to communities large and small. The study found that the total

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Missouri Prairie Foundation plans virtual annual dinner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Prairie Foundation’s (MPF’s) Annual Dinner, traditionally held in August, is a celebration of prairies. This summer, instead of an in-person gathering, the nonprofit organization is hosting a virtual prairie soirée on Saturday, August 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (CST).   Tickets are free, and everyone is welcome.  

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