March 2024

Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free March programs

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in March with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Amphibians and Reptiles: Frog Calls (Virtual) | 1 to 2 p.m. on March 13 | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/197280 With the warmer weather on the way, join us to learn about sounds you may hear […]

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Gov. Pritzker awards $10 Million in Illinois Soundstage Capital Grants

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $10 million in grant funding for local film studio infrastructure projects through the Illinois Soundstage Program. This grant funding will support the state’s continued efforts to position Illinois as a leading production center in North America and help diversify

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HUD and VA award $14 million to help homeless veterans find permanent housing

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WASHINGTON – In an effort to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $14 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to 66 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country for over 1,400 vouchers. Please

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ICC Approves IPA 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan

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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the Illinois Power Agency’s (IPA) 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) last week, authorizing over $1.1 billion to procure new renewable generation in Illinois over the next two years. The procurement encourages investment in both utility-scale and community solar, utility-scale wind, hydropower, and other clean energy projects

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IDOC to provide career information across the state in March and April

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will participate in at least 20 hiring events open to the public in various locations throughout March and April for anyone interested in learning about the agency’s career opportunities. Prospective applicants can attend any event to learn more about the process. IDOC recruiters will be on hand

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Justice Matters

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Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell As we transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, I am struck by how recent that history is still within our legal profession and our courts. I am proud of the advancements in both, as our bench and bar are moving closer toward better reflecting

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MAC students participate in Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Two Mineral Area College students, Meagan Denkler and Chelsi Robertson, were among 80 college students who attended the annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values held February 16-18, 2024, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Forum challenges students’ character development by encouraging them to reflect on their own decision-making skills, values,

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MDC warns not to burn outdoor debris that could cause a wildfire

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions this time of year means extra caution is needed to avoid unexpected wildfires. According to MDC, a main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles.   “It’s been drier

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Missouri House passes legislation to ease requirements for senior school bus drivers

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives this week approved HB 1626, a measure aimed at addressing the shortage of school bus drivers by modifying the existing regulations for individuals aged 77 and older with school bus endorsements on their driver’s licenses.   Under current law, individuals aged 70 and older face annual

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