July 2023

Strengthened lead paint standards will protect against childhood lead exposure  

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities, known as abatement activities, to better protect children and communities from the harmful effects of exposure to dust generated from lead paint, advancing President Biden’s whole-of-government

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Illinois State Police investigates fatal bus crash on I-70

HIGHLAND – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to investigate a crash that occurred on July 12, 2023, at approximately 1:54 a.m. involving a Greyhound passenger bus and three commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 70 westbound near the entrance ramp to the Silver Lake Rest Area at milepost 27 in Madison County.    Westbound lanes were shut-down by

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Mark Twain National Forest works to protect natural resources from damage caused by unauthorized trails 

ROLLA, Mo. — Unauthorized trails are an increasing concern throughout the Mark Twain National Forest. While the Forest maintains nearly 900 miles of trails that are open to the public for a variety of activities including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and motorized use, the creation and maintenance of unauthorized trails outside of this system is on

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Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes $40 million to landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided $40 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2023. The program funded nearly 6,000 projects designed to save soil and protect water quality across Missouri. Funding for the program is made possible through the Parks, Soil and Water Sales Tax.

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MODDC strives to create communities of equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council acknowledges the need for progress toward full and equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month.   Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to acknowledge that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

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Attorney General Bailey warns Target that woke merchandise May violate child protection laws

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of seven states expressing legal concern that Target’s extremist “LGBTQIA+ Pride” campaign is damaging states’ efforts to safeguard citizens. In a letter, Attorney General Bailey and the other states advise Target to immediately cease promoting and selling potentially harmful products to minors. “Corporations have taken

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