April 2026

A statement by Gordon Heslop, a Republican candidate in Congressional District 8

I, along with millions of jubilant Hungarians, am celebrating the massive election defeat of Viktor Orban who was strongly supported by Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and J.D. Vance. Peter Magyar’s party won a supermajority in Parliament and will now be able to reverse the Orban restrictions on press freedom, the takeover of the judiciary, and […]

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases annual report examining state’s financial reporting process

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released the annual report produced by his office on the state’s financial reporting processes. The report examines Missouri’s internal controls over annual statewide financial statements, and certain compliance issues, and makes recommendations to ensure accurate financial reporting, which better protects and accounts for taxpayer resources.

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BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER – ALPHA DELTA KAPPA meeting notes

PERRYVILLE – The Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met April 14th.   THEME for the YEAR – Move Forward   THEME for the MONTH – Move Forward in Strength   Pledge of Allegiance   PROGRAM: Mayfest Planning   Program Needs Input 2026-27   Hostess/Hospitality Duties 2026-27   ROLL CALL: Joyce Moll Question: Are

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Blessing of Memorial Rock at Ste. Gen-Modoc Ferry Landing

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste.. Genevieve Alderman Sam Hughey has spearheaded an initiative to beautify the ferry landing area at what many know as Memorial Rock.   Over time, Memorial Rock has become a kind of living shrine—where visitors pause to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives to the Mighty Mississippi.   In recognition of that

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee has a special meeting this evening at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA   Call to Order Roll call Review and discussion on bills to be approved at City Council Meeting Discussion on Agenda items  

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EveryLibrary urges Congress to reject FY2027 proposal that eliminates federal library funding

RIVERSIDE, IL — EveryLibrary, the national political action organization dedicated to defending and advancing public, school, and academic libraries, is calling on Congress and the public to reject the Administration’s FY2027 budget proposal, which includes plans to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only source of federal funding and support dedicated

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Farmers: protect your bottom line with a Premises ID Number

JEFFERSON CITY – As foreign animal diseases such as New World Screwworm, avian influenza and African swine fever continue to pose threats to the Missouri livestock industry, the Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages producers to create, or tighten, biosecurity plans on their farms. The first step in developing a biosecurity plan for your farm is to register for

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Fostering the Future with First Lady Melania Trump

By Jason Smith, member of Congress I’ve always said the most rewarding thing about being elected to represent the people of Southeast and South Central Missouri is being able to fight for people whose needs are being ignored by Washington bureaucrats. Often, that means fighting back against DC overreach or crazy regulations being proposed that

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Illinois State Fair arena tickets go on sale tomorrow

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Fair is set to deliver high-energy entertainment in the Arena with a full slate of can’t-miss events during the 2026 Fair. From rodeo action to roaring engines and crashing metal, this year’s lineup offers something for every fairgoer. Tickets for all of these fan-favorite events will go on sale Tuesday,

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