July 2024

Illinois FOP isssues statement regarding separate organization that filed a labor contract grievance on behalf of former Sangamon County deputy

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (ILFOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding a labor contract grievance that was filed by a separate organization, not the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, on behalf of the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy who has been charged with murder in the […]

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Illinois awarded $8 Million for Transmission Improvement Projects

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) was awarded $8.3 million from the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Grid Deployment Office to improve the review process for several transmission projects running through the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. High voltage transmission is a critical piece of America’s energy infrastructure that works to send power

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Governor Parson announces historic fifth income tax cut

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO– Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced that Missouri’s robust economy and continued revenue strength has triggered an additional income tax cut under Senate Bills (SB) 3 & 5, approved by Governor Parson in 2022. This income tax cut lowers Missouri’s top income tax rate to 4.7 percent and marks a more than 20

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Citizens Electric Directors approve return of $2.25 million to members

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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Citizens Electric Corporation’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credit retirement of approximately $2.25 million to members who had service with the Corporation during the years of 1998, 1999, & 2020. The retirement refund will clear 100% of the remaining 1998 patronage, 10.47% of 1999 patronage and 35.03% of 2020 patronage.

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August Women’s Connection features  ‘A Visit With Corrie’

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FARMINGTON – The August Women’s Connection will feature “A Visit with Corrie” Tuesday, August 13th. Gayle Haas (in the role of Corrie ten Boom) will be the special guest at the Women’s Connection Brunch from 9:15-11 a. m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Farmington Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia. Wife, mother, grandmother, prayer warrior,

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Attorney General Bailey files suit against Biden Administration to obtain answers about illegal immigrant flights into Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed suit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for failing in its legal obligation to fulfill a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for documents and communications regarding the transportation of illegal immigrants into Missouri. “Once again, the Biden Administration is

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Illinois 4-H to lead 2024 Twilight Parade

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – In celebration of youth in agriculture and the growth and diversity that continues to expand access to the state’s number one industry, the Illinois State Fair, along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced that Illinois 4-H will serve as Grand Marshals for the annual Twilight Parade. Illinois 4-H provides opportunities and experiences for all youth

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Mark Twain National Forest has new supervisor

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ROLLA, Mo.— Vinci Keeler has been selected as the new Forest Supervisor for Mark Twain National Forest. The 1.5 million acres comprising the Forest are spread across central and southern Missouri.   The Forest has district offices in Ava, Houston, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Potosi, and Salem; and the Forest Supervisor oversees operations from the primary office

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