JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has opened the application for the 2023 Missouri Partners in Policymaking class. Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or parents who have children with IDD under age 14 may apply. “Graduates of the Partner in Policymaking program testify in senate committee hearings, serve on commissions, and even […]
STE. GENEVIEVE — A routine traffic stop at the 141-mile marker of I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday, September 28 has resulted in felony charges against three Arkansas residents and the seizure of drugs, cash and a weapon. A deputy stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation, but it soon became apparent that there
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By Garrett Hawkins After three weeks of debate and negotiations, the Missouri legislature reauthorized targeted agricultural tax credits as part of a broad agriculture legislative package. Most of the agricultural tax credit programs expired at the end of last year. This bill renews the programs for six years, providing tax relief for Missourians and businesses
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October, including the launch of “Makers on the Move,” a statewide bus tour that will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges and high schools across Illinois to raise awareness about the exciting job opportunities and career
CHICAGO – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) proudly honored Groceries of Southern Illinois as the 2022 Illinois Retailer of the Year during the group’s 65th Annual Meeting held Thursday at the Palmer House Hilton. Headquartered in Columbia, Groceries of Southern Illinois serves as the anchor of a retail and business conglomerate led by entrepreneur Joe
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a collaborative partnership with conservation stewards, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC), Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), MFA Incorporated, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever and the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) are once again offering a biodiversity credit program to the Show-Me State’s growers. In its
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 58-year-old Brigitte A. Thomas of St. Louis at 8:21 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Pulaski County for no seat belt. She was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending
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JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a small increase in the bills Spire Missouri customers will be receiving started October 21st. Spire East customers, including those in Ste. Genevieve County will see an increase of 47 cents a month. Spire West customers will see an increase of 87 cents a month. The increase
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CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce congratulates Reids’ Harvest House for being named the October Business of the Month! The Harvest House has been in operation for over 40 years serving Chester and delighting those that travel to our area to visit. The Staff is always welcoming and makes you feel like
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Mission Accomplished to Cut Taxes and Help Farmers With the drop of the gavel on Oct. 4, the General Assembly concluded its work on the extra legislative session by passing both policies requested by the governor in his late August call. All told, Missouri taxpayers are poised to save nearly $1 billion by the time
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