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Congressman Smith announces the winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth Distict Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District.   First place goes to Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers   “I can’t thank the more than 100 high school artists enough who submitted their artwork for […]

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Department of Agriculture announces grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Thursday, May 28, 2026.   USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, dried

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EPA announces $1.5 million-plus to protect waterways from sewage overflows in Missouri

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LENEXA, KAN.  – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The agency will

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Governor Kehoe announces appointments to Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a slate of 23 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force.   Established by Executive Order 26-04, Missouri’s Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state’s strategic approach to nuclear energy development. The task force is

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Governor Kehoe proclaims May 3-9 Drinking Water Week

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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Kehoe has proclaimed May 3 through 9 as Drinking Water Week in Missouri. Drinking Water Week is celebrated nationwide during the first full week in May each year. It highlights the important work water professionals do to provide safe drinking water to Missouri’s residents and visitors. Drinking Water Week is designed

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Grant opportunity available for law enforcement officials

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that supports efforts to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Missouri’s roadways. Agencies must demonstrate how the requested equipment will improve roadway

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IDNR’s furbearer grant application period closes May 15

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15.   The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of

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Illinois Accountability Commission issues final report

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), has issued its final report in alignment with requirements outlined in Executive Order 2025-06 and submitted the report and a referral letter to the  Cook County State’s Attorney, Kane County State’s Attorney, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department Evanston Police Department, and

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Illinois Department of Corrections hosts Freedom Reads for Inside Literary Prize Events at Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) welcomed the national non-profit Freedom Reads to Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers to facilitate book discussions, voting, and author events for the third annual Inside Literary Prize. During the visit to Logan Correctional Center, Freedom Reads also opened seven new Freedom Libraries in housing units throughout the

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