JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Kehoe signed a proclamation designating April 30 as Apprenticeship Day in Missouri, a time to spotlight the mutual benefits registered apprenticeships present to both job seekers and employers and the concrete footprint apprenticeships leave on the state’s workforce and economy. Missouri is one of the top states in the nation […]
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, May 8, 2025, in observance of Harry S. Truman’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Friday, May 9, 2025. Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is celebrating a long-awaited win for Missouri families, farmers, and the rule of law after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round nationwide, just in time for the summer driving season. “For years, we demanded that the Biden
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Spring 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts a recovery in net farm income, following two consecutive years of decline, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri. Published twice a year, the report provides statewide projections of major farm financial indicators for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Riley Isaacs of Bradleyville for becoming the latest state record holder for redear sunfish. The 17-year-old was bowfishing at Lake Taneycomo April 18 when he shot a 2-pound, 3-ounce fish. The previous record under alternative methods was a 2-pound, 2-ounce fish also caught from Lake
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State Representative Melanie Stinnett has announced her candidacy for Missouri State Senate District 30, pledging to continue her mission of safer streets, better schools, and healthier families. “Southwest Missouri deserves strong, commonsense leadership that is focused on solutions, not partisan politics,” Stinnett said. “As a healthcare professional, small business owner, and mom
SPRINGFIIELD – Illinois Senate Republicans held a press conference Tuesday which asked the question: “Should Illinois’ collar counties and downstate Illinois help bailout the state’s largest city?” Click here to view the news conference: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BwaZESREG/ Suburban State Senators Seth Lewis and Don DeWitte, along with the Senate Republican’s Chief Budget Negotiator and central
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is hosting two free events in May for Women’s Health Month to highlight its obstetrical services. The events include an open house of the childbirth center and, a lunch and learn on before and after pregnancy. The open house of the Women’s Health and Childbirth Center
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District has announced that Russ Toombs, Ste. Genevieve High School counselor, has been awarded the Mentor Legacy Award from the Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s Centennial Annual Gala. The award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on others through mentorship and guidance.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Monday, May 5, for a discussion with SIU students and the public. LaPointe, D-Chicago, will discuss her background, career in politics, legislative priorities and the legislative agenda in Springfield with John Shaw, institute director. The
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