PERRYVILLE – To raise awareness about food insecurity in Perry County, the University of Missouri Extension Office in Perry County and the Perry County Extension Council are inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Feeding Perry County Food Drive. The food drive will be held through July 31 with specific nutrient-dense food items […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a slate of 23 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-04, Missouri’s Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state’s strategic approach to nuclear energy development. The task force is
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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Kehoe has proclaimed May 3 through 9 as Drinking Water Week in Missouri. Drinking Water Week is celebrated nationwide during the first full week in May each year. It highlights the important work water professionals do to provide safe drinking water to Missouri’s residents and visitors. Drinking Water Week is designed
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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that supports efforts to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Missouri’s roadways. Agencies must demonstrate how the requested equipment will improve roadway
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15. The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), has issued its final report in alignment with requirements outlined in Executive Order 2025-06 and submitted the report and a referral letter to the Cook County State’s Attorney, Kane County State’s Attorney, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department Evanston Police Department, and
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) welcomed the national non-profit Freedom Reads to Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers to facilitate book discussions, voting, and author events for the third annual Inside Literary Prize. During the visit to Logan Correctional Center, Freedom Reads also opened seven new Freedom Libraries in housing units throughout the
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has introduced the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local (REAL) Housing Act. This proposal is designed to lower housing costs, provide property tax relief and maintain decision making at the local level. “At a time when housing affordability is a top concern for Illinois residents, this proposal focuses on
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LICKING, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to catch fish and learn about fishing at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day. This event will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Montauk State Park. The event is being sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at its
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