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Ring in the New Year on safe, sober note if you are getting behind the wheel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining forces to increase patrols focused on impaired drivers, seat belt violations, distracted driving and speeding as 2025 comes to a close. Whether you’re traveling a short or long distance the goal is for everyone to arrive to […]

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State Representative David Friess reports on 2025 activity

RED BUD – In 2025, my office delivered real results—sponsoring key legislation, helping constituents with casework, and putting money back in their pockets. We connected with residents everywhere, from town halls and classrooms to local events across the district.     Thank you to everyone who reached out, showed up, and keeps our community strong.

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Statement from House Budget Chair on State Auditor’s Report on General Revenue Fund

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Budget Committee Chairman Dirk Deaton, R-Seneca, today released the following statement in response to a report issued by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick examining the condition of the state’s General Revenue Fund. “Today, the State Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick, released a report on the condition of the state’s General Revenue Fund.

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Ste. Genevieve announces completion of 2025 Prop S Street Projects

STE. GENEVIEVE – The City of Ste. Genevieve has announced that the first year of Prop S street repairs has been successfully completed, with crews repairing or rebuilding portions of 27 streets—totaling approximately six miles of roadway—across the community.     City officials extend their sincere thanks to residents for passing Prop S in August

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All incumbent Ste. Genevieve aldermen have now filed for re-election

STE. GENEVIEVE – All four incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen whose terms expire in 2026 have now filed for re-election April 7th.   City Hall announced Friday that First Ward Alderman Patrick Fahey had completed all the election filing requirements to be placed on the ballot.   Previously filing were: Robert

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Attorney General Hanaway secures nearly $150 Million settlement with Mercedes-Benz over emissions fraud

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG for violating states’ laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling, and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards.

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Attorney General secures removal of corrupt St. Louis Sheriff

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a judge has handed down the decision that Alfred Montgomery is to be immediately and completely removed from the position of Sheriff and that the costs of the suit are to be taxed to Montgomery. “Corruption in public office must not be tolerated. The

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Courtney Johnson earns CDCES Certification

SPARTA, IL – Sparta Community Hospital is excited to share that Courtney Johnson has earned her Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential, an achievement that enhances the care and support available to patients managing diabetes.       As a CDCES, Courtney works closely with patients to help them better understand their diagnosis, make

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