November 2024

Bryant partners with Meridian for Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Several local community volunteer organizations throughout the 58th Senate District received free turkeys ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, thanks to the partnership between State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. “Providing these turkeys is about more than just food, it’s about giving families the chance to gather […]

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COS LHS FFA members compete in agronomy

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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA members recently participated in an agronomy competition at Valmeyer High School.   Members judged the quality of soybeans, corn, hay, and silage, as well as identifying crop seeds, weed seeds, weeds, and insects.   Members who participated are listed below:     (Starting on the top row, left to

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Department of Natural Resources accepting Abandoned Well Plugging Grant applications

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for Abandoned Well Plugging Grants from eligible public water systems through April 30, 2025. The grant offers up to $20,000 per project to properly plug abandoned wells located near or within service areas of groundwater-based community and not-for-profit noncommunity public water

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Funding opportunity for new EV charging stations

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation have announced the second official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide up to approximately $24 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The second funding opportunity aims to make approximately 20 awards, building upon the 37 awards

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Governor Pritzker awards $857,000 in grant funding to local tourism and convention bureaus

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CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $857,000 in grant funding was awarded to 11 certified local tourism and convention bureaus across the state. This funding was awarded through the International Tourism Grant Program as part of efforts to grow Illinois’ tourism industry.   “Illinois is

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Governor-Elect Kehoe announces formation of 2025 Inaugural Committee

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the formation of his inaugural committee, Securing Missouri’s Future, which will host events celebrating the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide office holders on January 12 and January 13, 2025. Governor-Elect Kehoe has appointed Andy Blunt as chairman of the inaugural committee.  “I am honored to serve as the

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Happy Holidays start with safety: CPSC urges families to cook, decorate and select toys with care this season

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to put safety at the top of the list while cooking, decorating and toy buying.     In addition, CPSC reminds families to take precautions whether shopping online or in-person, to keep family and friends safe from common

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Illinois Capital Development Board and Department of Corrections seek qualified team for construction management and owner’s advisor for new facilities

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is announcing a significant opportunity for industry professionals. CDB and IDOC are seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a qualified Construction Management and Owner’s Advisor team with expertise in correctional facilities. This team will oversee the design and

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Mercy among leaders in quality care while saving taxpayers nearly $100 million

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ST. LOUIS – Mercy is proving high quality care that aims to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital is an effective way to save money for everyone involved in the health care industry. Newly released results from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ranks Mercy No. 6 nationally in quality among

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Missouri Ethics Commission reaches consent agreement with St. Mary officials

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two St. Mary officials, former Mayor Carlton Wyatt and current Alderman Annette Hacker have signed a consent agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission following the commission’s investigation of improperly labeled campaign material during the campaign for the April 2024 election.   The two officials agreed to pay $100.   The agreement states

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