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Gov. Kehoe seeks federal, state, local storm damage assessments

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11.   “Our SEMA regional coordinators have continued working alongside local officials […]

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Governor Kehoe applauds Missouri involvement in FIFA World Cup host city success

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands

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McNair Scholars to highlight their research at SIU symposium

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The McNair Scholars program is an important part of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s mission to provide undergraduate research opportunities — as demonstrated by the current cohort of nine McNair Scholars will show their work at the 23rd annual Summer Research Symposium.   The Summer Research Symposium showcases the work of

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MoDOT set to begin improvements on Hwy 61-Rte Y intersection

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SIKESTON – Contractor crews for the Missouri Department of Transportation will soon begin an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. The project will include upgrades to the existing Route 61/Y intersection in Bloomsdale, Missouri to improve turning movements. This will be accomplished by widening and increasing some of the radiuses at

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Senator Burger’s Sovereign Immunity for Private Contractors Bill signed into law

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JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, announced Tuesday that the governor signed his priority legislation, Senate Bill 916, into law on July 13.   The new policy grants private contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as public entities.     “I am thankful for

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