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NFIB releases report detailing benefits of 20 percent Small Business Tax Deduction

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Missouri’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Missouri if it is made permanent. The report also highlights that the 579,000 small businesses in Missouri could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville have released the latest reports.   Property damage to city property was reported April 6th in the 400 block of West St. Joseph Street.   34-year-old Clement Naeger of Perryville was cited for allowing an animal to run at large in the 800 block of North Main Street April 7th.

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Progress MO: Missouri Legislature passes bill allowing politicians to lie to voters

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Legislature today passed Senate Bill 22, a bold power grab that gives politicians ample opportunities to mislead and deceive voters at the ballot box. This legislation removes essential checks and balances in Missouri’s century-old initiative petition process and demonstrates the lengths to which Missouri politicians will go – including deceit

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SEMO meteorology student Calyn Hartmann of Red Bud, received Storm Spotter Certification, just in time to apply skills in recent weather event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – A Red Bud woman was one of 31 students from Southeast Missouri State University’s meteorology course became certified storm spotters on March 3, 2025, marking the culmination of a unique hands-on learning experience that blends classroom knowledge with real-world application. Calyn Hartmann was among the SEMO students who attended a National

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Senator Burger honors local Senior Service Awardees at state Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Senator Jamie Burger, R-Benton, applauded two local senior citizens who were the recent recipients of a Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award for their distinguished community service and hours of volunteerism. Following the annual awards ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda, Sen. Burger congratulated Jim Eddleman of Perryville and Ray Reinagle of

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Treasurer Malek calls for China-free investment option in MOST 529 Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek has called on Ascensus, Program Manager of the MOST 529 Education Plan, to work with the program investment manager, Vanguard, and develop a total international stock index investment option that excludes exposure to Chinese equities. In a letter, Treasurer Malek wrote, “While it is ultimately the decision of plan

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Tuesdays on the Trail offer tram rides on the Katy Trail

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Have you always wanted to see the Katy Trail and Rock Island trails but are unable to bike or hike them? Missouri State Parks invites senior citizens to experience both state parks from the comfort of an open-air tram coach. This annual tram tour series consists of eight tours at various locations

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Wanda Kay Gerler

A funeral will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 for 75-year-old Wanda Kay Gerler of Frohna, Missouri who peacefully passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 14, 1950 in Sikeston, MO to Mearl Arthur and Mary Marie (Tucker) Masterson. They preceded her

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