November 2023

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice celebrates first youth vocational certifications with Greater West Town Project

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CHICAGO – Young adults who are in the custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) are investing in their futures by taking advantage of vocational training and certification opportunities offered by Greater West Town Project (GWTP). In mid-October, three members of the inaugural cohort of IDJJ youth completed the National Safety Council’s forklift operator training, earning three-year certifications […]

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MDC reminds deer hunters of baiting regulations ahead of opening weekend

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters to be aware of baiting regulations heading into the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 11 – 21.   The use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer while hunting this fall, is illegal.   “The regulations

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Missouri Arts Council honors Perryville

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PERRYVILLE – Perryville is among the honorees of the 2024 Missouri Arts Awards!   The list also includes: Libert Public Schools in Liberty, Arts Education, Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Arts Organization, writer/director/actress/musician Catherine Dudley-Rose of St. Louis, Individual Artist, longtime arts administrator Kathleen Morrissey of West Plains, Leadership in the Arts, Charlotte Street

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Missouri Grown opens limited sale of holiday gifts 

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following three years of success, the Missouri Grown program will offer the much-anticipated holiday gift boxes for a fourth Christmas season. Each box is full of unique food and home products from small agribusinesses across the state.   “Missouri Grown holiday boxes are an easy and fun way to share your Missouri

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Missouri releases October 2023 General Revenue Report

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for October 2023 declined 0.7 percent compared to those for October 2022, from $904.4 million last year to $898.3 million this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2024 fiscal year-to-date decreased 2.4 percent compared to October 2022, from $4.14

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Missouri State Parks offers veterans and active-duty military free tours and night of camping

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day.   To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, will

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Contractors break ground for Don Welge Memorial Bridge

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER BANK, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Transportation held a joint groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 31 for the Don Welge Memorial Bridge (formerly Chester Bridge) on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, about 14miles north of Perryville.   The new bridge will connect Perryville, Mo. and Chester,

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