August 2024

Illinois increases investments in climate smart agriculture

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) in partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) announced an $111 million investment in the ag sector through a U.S. EPA (USEPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Building on existing federal and state initiatives, this unprecedented opportunity provides farmers with the sustainability and security needed to make long-term on-farm decisions. U.S. EPA […]

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Judiciary seeks comments for 2024 review of child support guidelines

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s family court committee is seeking comment from the public and members of the bar in conducting its statutorily required review of the child support guidelines, including an examination of the assumptions, information and methodology providing the basis for the current guidelines.   Comments should be limited

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Missouri Republican Party celebrates Mike Kehoe’s primary victory; warns against Crystal Quade’s dangerous policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Republican Party congratulates Mike Kehoe on winning the Republican nomination for Governor and we encourage Republicans across the state to unite behind his campaign to help secure a victory this November.   His decisive victory in the primary reflects his strong, common-sense vision for Missouri, grounded in conservative values

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Missouri State Parks accepts nominations for three positions on Trails Advisory Board

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for three different advisory board representatives: a pedestrian-use trail representative, a mountain bike trail user representative and an equestrian trail user representative. These representatives will serve a three-year term starting Nov. 1, 2024, and running through Nov. 30, 2027. Members must be Missouri residents and must

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Mo Division of Cannabis Regulation announces product recall

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in cooperation with NGWMO, LLC has issued a marijuana product recall for marijuana products sold to dispensary facilities by comprehensive cultivation licensee, NGWMO, LLC, CUL000069. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where marijuana product presents a potential threat

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MO Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for drainage repairs

SIKESTON – Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.    This section of roadway is located from Route 61 to Rozier Street in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday,

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NB I-55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties reduced for guardrail replacement

SIKESTON  – Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform guardrail repairs. This section of roadway is located from mile marker 139.8 to mile marker 142.2 near Benton, Mo. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug.

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OSFM announces $4 Million in funding for the small equipment grant program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application period is open for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The OSFM will award $4 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM

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Primary Election 2024: Ashcroft thanks officials, poll workers, voters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, in his capacity as the chief election authority for Missouri, gave praise to those individuals working in over 2,200 polling locations across the state.   “I want to start by thanking our local election authorities and the thousands of poll workers who showed up and made

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Red Cross sends 28 responders from Missouri and Arkansas Region to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Debby

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  — American Red Cross disaster responders from across the states of Missouri and Arkansas are once again answering the call to help those impacted by Hurricane Debby. Debby has already inundated the impacted area with excessive rainfall, producing flash floods and even tornadoes in many areas. Immediate priorities continue to be supporting

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