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Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar introduce bipartisan bill to protect Americans from harmful online search monopolies

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans’ Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors. The bipartisan legislation would put into law remedies sought by then-Attorney General Schmitt and the Justice Department after the Google Search Monopoly Case, the nation’s first Big Tech […]

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ServMO announces AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants

JEFFERSON CITY – ServMO is pleased to announce the availability of AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants to enable organizations to plan a proposed AmeriCorps program in Missouri. From January to June 2027, selected organizations will use planning grants to prepare to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the subsequent 2027-2028 operational grant cycle.   Available

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Survey indicates Ste. Genevieve residents prefer one trash hauler collecting trash in the city

STE. GENEVIEVE — The city of Ste. Genevieve has announced the rersult of its survey of city residents on having a single trash hauler serve all residents rather than the current system of each resident contracting with a waste hauler to serve their residence.   The results of the survey indicate that by 77-23 percent

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University of Missouri Extension releases factsheet on Cyclospora

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora.   Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water.   Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation.   Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is

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After Historic Flooding, Recovery Efforts Are Underway in Southeast Missouri

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – The floods that swept across Reynolds, Iron, and Crawford Counties last week left behind heartbreaking devastation. The National Weather Service confirmed that this was a 1,000-year flood, dumping up to 12 inches of rain overnight and sending the Black River to record levels, rising more than

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EECA announces student support grant recipients will help schools meet basic student needs

MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Student Support Grants. This program was created after conversations with local educators revealed that some of the most pressing needs in schools are for basic necessities. In response, EECA launched the grants to help schools meet those needs so students

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