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Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger calls for nominations to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on citizens across the state to help recognize veterans who have continued to serve their communities long after their military service ended. Nominations for the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (MVHOF) Class of 2026 are now open.   The MVHOF honors Missouri veterans who […]

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger joins U.S. Department of Education to highlight civic education and Missouri’s rich history

JEFFERSON CITY – This week, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger joined officials from the U.S. Department of Education and state education leaders to emphasize the critical importance of civics and history education during the “History Rocks” event series. The event, part of a multi-state initiative, highlights the collaborative effort to ensure Missouri students have a deep

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Missouri Corn Growers welcome E15 waiver, continue push for year-round solution

JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will issue an emergency waiver allowing the continued sale of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the summer driving season. The decision comes as global energy markets face renewed volatility and fuel supplies tighten. Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) President Brian Lehman

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NFIB applauds Senate for protecting Missouri small businesses from ADA lawsuit abuse

JEFFERSON CITY – In a vote of 32-0, the Senate unanimously advanced SB 907, which will provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians.   In a statement, NFIB State Director Brad Jones thanked the Missouri General Assembly for standing up for small businesses.   “Small business owners have found themselves the target of abusive and

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Perry County School District No. 32 is not among districts testing for nitazene

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones confirmed Wednesday that PCSD 32 was not one of the school districts testing wastewater for the presence of  nitazene, a new opiod said to be five to 10 times the potency of fentanyl.   Thirty-seven school districts, including adjacent Ste. Genevieve County School

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SIU’s Simon Institute discussion to center on student academic, career success

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization, will discuss her career and the organization’s work next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.     The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m.

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State board revokes licenses of two funeral directors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore, funeral director license number 2001012178 and embalmer license number 2002003610 and Robert E. Schaefer, funeral director license number 005566 and embalmer license number 007091.   This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II participates in statewide wastewater monitoring initiative

Ste. Genevieve School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II is among more than three dozen Missouri school districts participating in a statewide wastewater monitoring program aimed at identifying emerging drug trends and supporting proactive community awareness efforts.   The voluntary program, led by the Missouri Department of Public Safety

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Ste. Genevieve High School student earns highest award in Girl Scouting

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ST. LOUIS – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) is pleased to announce that Elcie Schweigert, a Ste. Genevieve High School student, has recently earned the mark of the truly remarkable–the Girl Scout Gold Award.     Elcie Schweigert   The Gold Award is earned by a high-school-aged Girl

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