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Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget to fund current state operations

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri lawmakers this past week approved HCS HB 2014, providing additional funding to state agencies and programs for the remainder of the current fiscal year.   Supplemental budgets are used to cover costs that exceed original projections, including program expenses, grant obligations, and required fund transfers. The legislation appropriates approximately $3.1 billion […]

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Mo cancer advocates gather at Capitol for Cancer Action Day

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 75 cancer advocates, survivors and their families and caregivers from all over Missouri gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer, including policies that help patients better afford their medications and make it easier for adults

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MSHP reports felony arrests in St. Francois County on child sex crimes and drug possession

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ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO – Missouri State Highway Patrol reports felony arrests made regarding child sex crimes and drug possession.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of two St. Francois County residents for child sex crimes. These arrests are the results of two separate investigations

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Route DD in Ste. Genevieve County closed for culvert replacement

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SIKESTON—Route DD in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed Monday, March 23 as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway   This section of roadway is located from Gray Lane to Dry Fork Road.     Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.     The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the

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SGCSD R-II celebrates ‘Read-On Missouri Week’

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STE. GENEVIEVE and BLOOMSDALE – Bloomsdale Elementary, Ste. Genevieve Elementary and the Early Childhood Center celebrated Read-On Missouri Week from March 2 – 6. This week is part of the Read Across America program, which is sponsored by the National Education Association and celebrates reading and encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits! Early Childhood

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SGMS band students perform in MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Several members of the Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band participated recently in the 2026 MAJHAA All Conference Band!     These students had the opportunity to rehearse and perform alongside top middle school musicians from across the conference under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Paul Fliege.   The ensemble performed a

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Small businesses report higher sales and less uncertainty in latest NFIB survey

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased three points from January to 88.   “Although optimism declined slightly, small businesses report feeling more certain in February as they look toward the coming months,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg.

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Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward conference returns

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SPRINGFIELD – Firms large and small that want to participate in Illinois Department of Transportation projects are encouraged to mark their calendars for Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward on April 1 and 2 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Hosted by IDOT’s Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, the conference provides female- and minority-owned businesses with opportunities

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