June 2025

Mo releases May 2025 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for May 2025 increased 4.9 percent compared to those for May 2024, from $1.47 billion last year to $1.54 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.1 percent compared to May 2024, from $12.17 billion […]

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Mo hospitals provide $2.7 Billion in community benefit

Mo hospitals provide $2.7 Billion in community benefit JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians benefited from more than $2.25 billion in unpaid care in 2023 thanks to the charitable service commitments of Missouri’s hospitals and health systems.    New data released by the Missouri Hospital Association underscores these hospitals’ commitment to individual and community health improvement and

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Missouri Soybeans hosts Grain Smart Field Day, donates grain bin rescue equipment to rural fire departments 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybeans welcomed farmers, first responders and industry leaders to the Farm for Soy Innovation on June 4 for the Grain Smart Field Day—an event focused on promoting grain bin safety, showcasing innovative tools that protect lives and increasing revenue through proper management.     Sponsored by Ag Growth International (AGI), the

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June is Pet Preparedness Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. A survey by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indicated that while 83 percent of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters, fewer

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June Coordinating Board for Higher Education meeting focuses on strategic goals, regional workforce needs

TRENTON, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) in Trenton for the June board meeting, offering updates on legislation, the state budget, and Missouri’s state financial aid programs and an opportunity for discussion surrounding strategic goals

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Illinois reports incident involving personally identifiable information

SPRINGFIELD – Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530/12, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is notifying the media of an incident within the State of Illinois systems.   On or about February 11, 2025, HFS became aware that a bad actor was conducting a phishing

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Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approves new gaming licenses among other regulatory measures

CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved a number of gaming licenses and other measures today as Chairman Charles Schmadeke presided over his final IGB meeting before his term ends on July 1.   “On behalf of myself, the Board and IGB staff, I acknowledge and thank Chairman Schmadeke for his nearly six years

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ICC encourages community input on upcoming electric grid plans

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June.    The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) requires that Ameren and ComEd, the state’s largest investor-owned electric utilities,

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