August 2024

Executive Order prohibits sale of ‘copy cat’ psychoactive cannabis products in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson has issued Executive Order 24-10, which prohibits the sale of foods containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in the State of Missouri, unless originating from an “approved source.” The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will take steps to embargo and condemn these products. The order also prohibits psychoactive cannabis products from […]

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Fabulous Fox Theatre Partners with St. Louis Cardinals for Exciting Broadway-Themed Events

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals to celebrate the arrival of two highly anticipated Broadway shows: HAMILTON, playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre August 28 – September 8 and BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, playing September 24 – October 6. This collaboration

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First state-funded public electric vehicle chargers installed

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA’s Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations in Beach Park (Lake County), Le Roy (McLean

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Food specials, small plates, big tastes and feeding frenzy return for 2024

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – When you think of the Illinois State Fair, you probably think of food. From sweet to savory, tasty options are available around every corner. But you may not have the appetite – or the budget – to eat everything.   That’s why the Illinois State Fair offers Small Plates, Big Tastes. For just $3,

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Governor Pritzker signs Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act

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ROSEMONT, Ill.– Joined by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act into law Wednesday at the state federation’s convention. The new law makes Illinois the eighth state to bar employers from requiring workers to attend mandatory political and religious meetings at work,

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Jefferson College awarded $3.9 Million to lead consortium of Missouri schools in administering apprenticeship Building America Grant

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HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the Department of Labor to spearhead a consortium of Missouri schools in the establishment of apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing, nursing, and teacher education over the next four years. The consortium includes Jefferson College, Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College, East Central College,

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MAC to host Industry and Technology Center Expansion Ribbon Cutting

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PARKHILLS – Mineral Area College will host a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the Industry and Technology Center Expansion on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The expansion project includes an automotive shop, classroom, and the Cardinal Center event space, completing the approximately 100,000-square-foot facility on the college’s Park Hills campus. The ribbon cutting will

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Revitalize your spirit, donate blood at the KFVS12-City Blood Drive Challenge

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The American Red Cross, KFVS12, and Buchheit are partnering up for this two-day summer blood drive.   Twelve cities will be taking on the challenge to collect the most blood.   Donors are encouraged to go out and help their favorite city win the challenge on Thursday, August 15 from 1

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