July 2024

Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $10,918,344 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution.   Recipient agencies of adult use program funds include the following:   Missouri Veterans Commission ($3,639,448): for use

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Governor Parson appoints Perryville man to Missouri Ethics Commission

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of Jim Martin, of Perryville, to the Missouri Ethics Commission.   Mr. Martin is a veteran of the United States Army who currently serves as a member of the Perry County Youth Tax Board.   He previously served as a teacher for the Missouri

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Governor Parson signs bills supporting Missouri’s veterans, military members

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has signed House Bill (HB) 1495 and Senate Bill (SB) 912. Together, the legislation provides additional support to Missouri veterans and military members and requires the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) to review current practices and recommend additional efforts to prevent veteran suicide. Governor Parson signed five additional bills during the

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Governor Parson signs FY25 State Operating Budget

By Dale Wright, state representative JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state operating/capital improvement budget bills, investing in workforce development and infrastructure while also maintaining the state’s AAA credit rating, achieving the lowest unemployment rate in Missouri history, adding 163,000 jobs to our economy, and cutting citizen’s income

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Governor Parson takes action on remaining legislation approved during 2024 legislative session

JEFFERSON CITY, MO–Today, Governor Mike Parson took action on all remaining legislation approved by the Missouri General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session. Governor Parson signed House Bill (HB) 1909, Senate Bill (SB) 748, and SB 1296 and will allow SB 751 to become law without his signature.   Bills Signed: HB 1909 – repeals the

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Governor signs bill protecting property rights and the environment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has signed into law HBs 2134 & 1956. The General Assembly passed HBs 2134 & 1956 during its regular session earlier this year. The comprehensive legislation will regulate the land application of industrial wastewater, sludge, and related process wastes. The bill successfully passed the House by a vote

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Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri to host Bill Federer

From a news release JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty of Southeast Missouri invite residents to be encouraged, inspired, and motivated as they join with the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri to welcome Bill Federer on July 23, 2024, 5 p.m., at Delmonico’s Steakhouse in Jackson, Missouri.   Federer has appeared on many national

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Illinois opens its 100th social equity cannabis dispensary

CHAMPAIGN – The Pritzker Administration has announced that SEquity Ventures (LLC dba The Dispensary Champaign) became the 100th social equity cannabis dispensary to open its doors in Illinois.   The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued a full adult use cannabis dispensary license to The Dispensary Champaign on June 6, 2024, who applied

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