JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri legislation to break up the electric utility monopoly continues to advance, presenting a free-market alternative to Senate Bill 4 –– legislation that allows utility companies to charge customers to build future power generation projects in the state. Senate Bill 487, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer was heard by the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy […]
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement following Senate passage of SB 1723, which would limit carbon capture and sequestration: “Carbon capture and sequestration is a safe and proven technology that is critical to decarbonizing our environment while maintaining economic growth and prosperity. Though we appreciate the willingness of the Senate sponsor
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KANSAS CITY – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.3% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2%, while the food index and energy index were both up 0.7%. Over
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) updated a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products sold to dispensary and manufacturing facilities from comprehensive manufacturing licensee, Delta Extraction, LLC, MAN000022. The original recall occurred on August 14, 2023. On February 18, 2025, the Administrative Hearing Commission issued an order finding grounds exist
Progress MO JEFFERSON CITY, MO — A delegation of advocates, workers, and community members from Missouri traveled to Washington, DC, last week to deliver a clear message to Congress: no more tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations – especially not at the expense of hardworking Missourians. “Everything is getting harder for working people, yet
CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday March 28 as the “March 2025 Jackets of the Month”. The students were nominated by CGS teachers or staff members for having demonstrated all four of the “HIVE” good character traits of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, and EMPATHY every day throughout the month of March.
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall board room. The tentative agenda: PV Agenda Apr 15 2025 The most recent meeting minutes available: PV MINUTES March 4, 2025
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By Senator Mike Henderson I hope everyone came out of the storms this past week in good shape. I know parts of our area were hit hard with catastrophic flooding, and my family’s thoughts and prayers are with those of you dealing with the aftermath. With Easter just around the corner, I – like many
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By Senator Jamie Burger When you grow up in southeastern Missouri, you understand right away that water goes where it wants. Last week’s storms wreaked havoc, and I know some of you are still struggling to overcome historic downpours and flooding. Thankfully, our community is SEMO strong and proud as the day is long when
STE. GENEVIEVE – On Sunday, April 6, Ste. Genevieve Middle School band and Fundamentals of Music students traveled to Stifel Theatre in St. Louis to attend a unique performance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: a live scoring of Batman, featuring composer Danny Elfman’s original music performed alongside the film. This marks the fifth
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