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Register now for MDC’s Nature Needlers program series kickoff in January

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting crafters interested in combining Species of Conservation Concern (SOCC) with stunning embroidery to register for Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free 12-month Nature Needlers program series kickoff in January. SOCC include rare or declining species, due to habitat loss or disease. “This class is […]

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Representative Brad Christ announces legislative priorities for 2025 session

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Brad Christ today announced his slate of bills for the 2025 legislative session, focusing on public safety, economic growth, and consumer protection. The comprehensive legislative agenda reflects Rep. Christ’s commitment to addressing critical issues impacting Missouri residents.   “These bills represent solutions to some of the most pressing challenges

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TG Missouri to expand in Perryville with nearly $100 Million investment following trade mission to Japan

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JEFFERSON CITY – TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced that it will expand in Perryville, investing approximately $97 million over the next three years. The announcement comes following Governor Mike Parson’s Trade Mission to Japan last year. The company’s expansion includes a commitment to maintain at least 1,600 full-time jobs, with benefits, in Perryville.

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2024 Chester High School Christmas Concert is quality event!

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CHS Band, Swing Choir, and Concert Choir shine at annual Christmas Concert   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Steve Colonel and his Chester High School Music Department presented their annual Holiday Concert, “The Sounds of the Season” Christmas Concert Monday December 9 at Chester’s Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The event was a one-hour concert of music

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Ameren Missouri ordered to pay $61M to mitigate effects of illegal emissions at Rush Island Power Plant near Festus

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LENEXA, KAN.  – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has entered an order requiring Ameren Missouri to spend $61 million on projects intended to mitigate violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), including 14 years of unpermitted excess emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2). This order resolves years-long litigation between the

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Attorney General Bailey files suit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for illegally manipulating energy markets

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced he joined a coalition of 11 states in suing the largest international investors, BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Group, for using illegal means and anti-competitive practices to artificially constrict the market for coal. “I will not stand idly by while major companies unlawfully hamper

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Bryant applauds decision to extend Baldwin Power Plant’s operations through 2027

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BALDWIN, IL – – In response to Vistra’s announcement that the Baldwin Power Plant will remain operational until 2027, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement:  “I am thrilled by Vistra’s decision to extend the Baldwin Power Plant’s operations for two more years. This announcement brings much-needed relief to the hundreds of workers and

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Cannabis Business Association of Illinois celebrates five year anniversary of adult use cannabis, reflects on challenges and opportunities

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SPRINGFIELD – The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois is celebrating the five year anniversary of the legalization of adult use cannabis, which has created tens of thousands of jobs and generated billions of dollars in sales, much of which has been re-invested in communities impacted by the War on Drugs.   Adult use cannabis sales first began on January 1,

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Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education meets Wednesday for meeting, tax hearing

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CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on December 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Community High School Juergens Gym located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL.   AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive

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