January 2026

House Democrats say they will work to quell chaos of GOP’s failures

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Democrats will enter the 2026 legislative session with a renewed focus on protecting, supporting and investing in Missouri’s people and making life more affordable, marking a sharp contrast to majority party’s agenda of shifting the tax burden to working families and undermining funding for basic government services.   “While […]

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ICJIA announces grant opportunities totaling $50 Million to restore communities impacted by systemic racism and disinvestment

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CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) has announced  two funding opportunities for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program, totaling $50 million in grants to historically underserved communities.    ICJIA will allocate $35 million to support community reentry from the criminal legal system, economic development, and civil legal aid programs, with another

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Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards winners announced

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) announced the recipients of its annual Outdoor Excellence Awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work has strengthened conservation, outdoor recreation, and public access across Illinois.   2025 Illinois Outdoor Excellence Award winners:   Outdoor Writer/Author of the Year – Steve Sarley Steve Sarley is recognized for more

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Illinois unemployment rate stable, payrolls nearly unchanged in November

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, unchanged from September, and down -0.5 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised September unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.4

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Join MoDOT in the fight against human trafficking

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JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day taking place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight against human trafficking. This January, MoDOT asks everyone to

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Kick off 2026 with MDC while exploring Missouri’s natural world at several free events at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Start the new year off right by taking time to enjoy Missouri’s natural world with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center offer programs year-round, even during the winter months. In January, they will host many events, including:   Virtual: A Year of Fishing on

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Learn the process for creating maple syrup with MDC this winter

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Whether it’s used for smothering waffles or dipping French toast sticks, maple syrup is a staple on many breakfast foods. Coming from sugar maple trees, the sap can be harvested and boiled into syrup. Learn about this process with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at several free events in southeastern Missouri

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lllinois Department of Innovation & Technology launches webinars to demystify the state procurement process for vendors

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity, in collaboration with the IT Procurement Office (ITPO), announces the launch of a new webinar series titled “Mastering the State Contracting Game” as part of the “Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement” educational series.    This five-part series is designed to equip current

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Local students named to CMU Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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FAYETTE, MO — The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.   More than 1,100 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester.   The following River

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MDC needs public help in finding who poached elk at Peck Ranch

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CARTER COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public for help in finding who illegally shot and left an adult bull elk as waste at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southern Missouri the night of Nov. 25, 2025.   Visitors driving through the area on Wednesday, Nov. 26, first reported the

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