March 2023

Average price of diesel to drop below year-ago level

DALLAS – For the first time in over two years, average diesel prices in the U.S. today will fall below their year-ago levels according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on fuel. Diesel prices have declined nearly $1.50 per gallon since reaching record-levels last spring and now […]

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Department of Natural Resources offers funding to improve water quality

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has funding available for projects that will protect Missouri’s waters from pollution caused by stormwater runoff, also known as nonpoint source pollution. Responses to a new Request for Proposals for this federal grant funding are due by April 3, 2023.   To be eligible for grant

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Governor JB Pritzker elected 2023 DRA States’ co-chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was elected as the 2023 DRA States’ Co-Chairman by the DRA Board of Governors during the annual Governors’ Quorum meeting on February 9th. (From left)  Governor Mike Parson (MO); DRA States’ Co-Chairman, Governor JB Pritzker (IL); Federal Co-Chairman, Dr. Corey Wiggins “The lower Mississippi Delta is rich in

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Governor Parson to embark on trade mission to Sweden, Germany to promote Missouri as ideal business location

JEFFERSON CITY – From March 10 – 17, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Sweden and Germany for an international Trade Mission. Sweden and Germany are key trade partners for Missouri, with more than $29 million and nearly $680 million in exports in 2022, respectively.   Consistent with Governor Parson’s

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Governor’s Council on Disability announces winners for 2022 annual awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 31st Annual Inclusion Award and the 10th Annual Youth Leadership Award.   The Inclusion Award and Honorable Mention are presented annually to recognize private and public employers, individuals, and organizations that have successfully included people

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Illinois Freedom Caucus issues statement on Macon County Judge declaring weapons ban law unconstitutional

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on Macon County Circuit Judge Rodney Forbes’ ruling in the Forbes in Caulkins et al. v. Pritzker, et al which declares the weapons ban law unconstitutional.   “We are pleased with Judge Forbes’ decision in the case founding Illinois Freedom Caucus member State

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Missouri Botanical Garden hosts works of world-renowned artist

ST. LOUIS — The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms in 18 dramatic installations throughout the Garden’s grounds, Chihuly in the Garden 2023 presents these artworks on a grand scale. The Garden

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