JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Wentzville School District, ordering them to cease and desist any and all attempts to intimidate, investigate, or discipline duly elected school board members for serving as whistleblowers to unlawful conduct. In his letter, Attorney General Bailey wrote, “On September 26, […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Source Water Protection Project grants from eligible public water systems through May 15, 2024. The grant offers up to $25,000 in reimbursement funding to eligible community public water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Jefferson City to continue coordinating a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting portions of the state. This will be the Drought Assessment Committee’s first meeting of 2024 and second since
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, on behalf of nearly 27,000 members of Missouri FFA, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Feb. 17-24, 2024, to be National FFA Week in Missouri. “FFA members are the future of Missouri agriculture,” Governor Mike Parson said. “The First Lady and I live an agricultural lifestyle, and we’re encouraged by the leadership we
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SPRINGFIELD – Higher education leaders across the state applaud Governor JB Pritzker’s budget announcement, which includes a fiscal year 2025 higher education budget of $2.55 billion. The budget includes a $10 million increase for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), a $24.6 million increase for public universities, and a $5.9 million increase for community colleges. The
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting school nurses or other trained personnel to administer them to students in the event of an opioid overdose. The updated order, signed by IDPH Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is aligned with the Governor’s goal of expanding opportunities for the growth of businesses of all sizes and to continue the expansion of our state’s gross domestic product that has surpassed $1 trillion. We are, however, disappointed by the Governor’s proposal to extend the cap on business net
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CHICAGO -The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. The program, which works like a loan, allows qualified seniors to defer all or part of their property taxes and special assessment payments on their principal residences. The deadline to apply for the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, the state’s leading elections official, applauded the progress of HB 1749 which would modify statutes for initiative petitions and referendums if signed into law. Securing IP reform has been a major priority for Ashcroft’s office during his tenure. Last Tuesday, the bill was perfected by the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Zack Miller’s enthusiasm for economics began as a senior in high school. Now, as an economics professor at the University of Missouri, Miller is preparing to join experts from different fields at the Center for Energy Innovation, a project with a planned groundbreaking later this year. Together, they’ll find sustainable ways to
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