May 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.   One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. Per state regulation, these entities are

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Chester City Council meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick St., Chester.   The tentative agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA          May 4, 2026             I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                            

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Congressman Smith announces the winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth Distict Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District.   First place goes to Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers   “I can’t thank the more than 100 high school artists enough who submitted their artwork for

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Department of Agriculture announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Thursday, May 28, 2026.   USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, dried

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EPA announces $1.5 million-plus to protect waterways from sewage overflows in Missouri

LENEXA, KAN.  – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The agency will

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