JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. MDC encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting […]
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SPRINGFIELD – A coalition of Illinois public universities today released the following statement in support of legislation to provide equitable funding for public universities (SB13/HB1581), which may be heard in committee as soon as Thursday: “Illinois public universities are the foundation of our state and regional economies, preparing the skilled workforce employers depend on, driving research and
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois small businesses are raising the alarm about a bill posted for the House Labor Committee this week. HB 5367 (Hernandez) would incrementally increase the statewide minimum wage, jumping to $17/hour on July 1, 2026. It would hit $27/hour on Jan. 1, 2032, and then every year afterwards increase with the consumer price index. “Small business owners are
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Spring is a time of renewal – to smell blooming flowers, breathe fresh air, listen to birdsong, and watch the landscape leaf out. In the Missouri Bootheel, that seasonal change reveals a collection of unique and uncommon tree species, some tracing back to the region’s historic bottomland forests and swamps. Found nowhere
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Morel mushroom season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and other fungi? Learn about morels (pictured above) and other Missouri mushrooms during two MDC virtual programs on March 31 and April 7. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual Morel
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri legislators are considering a measure, known as HB:3174 or Alyssa’s Law which would require public schools to provide an emergency alert system that improves first responder response time in any emergency. Versions of Alyssa’s Law have passed in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO —In 2026, the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) is 60 years old. For six decades, MPF has been a leading advocate for the protection and appreciation of prairie. Today, MPF owns and manages 36 properties totaling more than 5,000 acres—including some of Missouri’s most biologically rich old-growth prairies. MPF’s stewardship sustains the stunning biodiversity and
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JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in April 2026. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is
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law. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University has become the 16th university nationwide to join the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) University program, a partnership that will expand access to affordable, flexible higher education for law enforcement officers, corrections professionals and other public safety employees across the country. The FOP University program collaborates
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2026 in the board room in city hall, 165 South Fourth Street, Ste. Genevieve. The meeting is open to the public. It will be televised live on SteGenTV Channel 991 on the Spectrum Cable System and
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