JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Rick Franci has released his latest capitol report. My legislation this week: I introduced my German heritage corridor bill/HB200 in a public hearing for senate committee of Economic Development & Tax policy. I introduced my uninsured motorist bill/HB643 on the House floor. I introduced my […]
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The Great Balancing Act While the Legislature spends a majority of its time crafting policies, the most important task put before us is engrained in the Missouri Constitution: passing a balanced budget. Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee are charged with one of the greatest balancing acts of them all when you consider what’s involved
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — What do hot dogs, chicken wings, carrots and tomatoes have to do with great dental care? These edible morsels serve as tools used by a group of Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene students to earn a special laser certification. Dental hygiene program students (from left) Kailee
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JEFFERSON CITY – With the Missouri legislature considering making it more difficult for citizens to change the state constitution by initiative petition, it might be interesting to see what other states are doing. The Ohio Senate has passed a measure requiring 60 percent vote to approve constitutional amendments. The threshold had been a simple
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LEBANON, Ill.– McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement. Corey Rheinecker of Sparta, Ill.,was recognized for excellence in the study of business administration. The 2023 honorees were selected by full-time faculty members based on four major components of McKendree University’s mission: responsible citizenship, engagement,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of two recent meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. April 20, 2023 meeting: April 24, 2023 meeting
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two requests when it meets in regular sesson Wednesday. The Knights of Columbus is requesting permission to install an internally lit sign at 600 West Market Street. A request for a guest lodging establishment at 495 Jefferson Street. The complete
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SEWARD, Neb. — On April 24th, Katherine Benkendorf of Uniontown presented at Concordia University Nebraska’s 12th Annual Research symposium. The symposium provides students with the opportunity to present research they have worked on over the course of the last semester. Students are able to present their research in a relaxed, interdisciplinary setting. A
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COLUMBIA FALLS, ME, and WASHINGTON D.C. — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce participation in a historic three-day event taking place in Washington D.C., May 11-13, on the National Mall, as part of the 50th anniversary of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC). The VWC will be hosting a multi-location
