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Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index falls 7.3 points

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 was 47.1, a decline of 7.3 points from the August level of 54.4.     In comparison, the Mid-America Region index dipped to 49.8 in September.   The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator.   […]

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Mo Attorney General secures felony indictments in four major Medicaid fraud cases in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a grand jury in Cole County has returned indictments in four major cases of alleged Medicaid fraud in the St. Louis region. Collectively, these cases account for more than $230,000 in fraudulent claims, demonstrating the Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) ongoing commitment to

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Mums burst with big, beautiful, bold color

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have clocked out for the season.     Different colors of chrysanthemums. Public domain image, via Wikimedia Commons.  

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Perry County Commission meets this morning

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission will meet this morning at 9 a.m. in the Perry County Commission Chambers at 321 N. Main Street, Perryville.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda was released Friday:   PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION   Date and time notice posted:                                                               

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Rep. Friess, Sen. Bryant participate in Workforce Summit at John A. Logan College

CARTERVILLE – Illinois State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant attended the 4th Annual Workforce Summit held recently at John A. Logan College in Carterville.     State Representative David Friess, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, State Senator Terri Bryant and Randy Prince (IMA)   The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association stated it was proud to

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Sen. Hawley accuses airline execs of using predatory fees, harassing passengers to increase profits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) recently confronted airline executives for implementing predatory fees to increase profit margins by extracting every last penny from travelers.  Senator Hawley accused Frontier Airlines CEO, Barry Biffle, of paying his employees to harass customers over the carry-on bag policy saying, “About nine months ago, your chief commercial officer

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Senator Schmitt backs law enforcement, slams Democrats for blocking pro-police bills

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) called for passage of a slate of bills designed to protect and empower police officers and other law enforcement personnel.   However, he noted the commonsense package, which aimed to give law enforcement the tools necessary to protect themselves and keep communities safe, was blocked from passing

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