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Attorney General Hanaway expands investigation into kratom manufacturer and retailers

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Office is expanding its statewide investigation, issuing six additional Civil Investigative Demands (CID) to kratom retailers operating in Missouri, following troubling reports that consumers may be exposed to unapproved, unsafe, and deceptively marketed opioid-like drugs. “Our Office will not back down against businesses that […]

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Chester City Council meets this evening

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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. this evening.   The meeting will be held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:                            CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 15,

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CPSC issues safety tips to help families prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and fires

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WASHINGTON – As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.   If you lose power, use a generator safely.   Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock

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Department of Natural Resources issues construction permit for solid waste processing facility in St. Francois County

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a construction permit to Phoenix Park Hills Industrial Investors LLC to construct the Reworld Solutions, LLC – Park Hills solid waste processing facility in St. Francois County. The facility will process recovered materials to be used in creating alternative engineered fuel, as well

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Governor Kehoe declares December as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe recently hosted a ceremony proclaiming December as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to winners of the Missouri Christmas Tree Association’s annual wreath and tree contests, held earlier this year at the association’s annual convention.   “Families across our state proudly display Missouri-grown Christmas

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Governor Pritzker signs bill expanding end-of-life options for terminally ill patients

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CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker has signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their own terms in consultation with physicians.   To ensure the highest safeguards for patients, the law is effective in September

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Illinois House minority leader responds to controversial assisted suicide bill signing

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation allowing assisted suicide to become law. Opponents state the legislation, SB 1950, faced significant objections from coroners, medical experts, religious communities, and disability-rights advocates. Throughout debate, concerns were raised about the bill’s lack of guardrails, the exclusion of key stakeholders, and the potential risks it creates for vulnerable families.

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