What does “government” mean to you? If you think roads and bridges, you’re right. If schools come to mind, you’re right about that, too. Medicaid and health care for seniors and the disabled? Yes, that’s a huge part of what government does. Incarcerating offenders is a function of government, but maintaining state parks and providing […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered that the United States and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Radford Smith, of St. James, Missouri. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Smith served as
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JEFFERSON CITY – With just four weeks left in the 2023 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified the top job-killing business mandates under consideration in the General Assembly. These bills reflect a disregard for the regulatory challenges employers of all sizes face, and the Missouri Chamber is calling on lawmakers to put
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JEFFERSON CITY — As April marks Community College Month, the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is reminded of these institutions’ crucial role in providing affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to students across the state. Missouri is experiencing record-low unemployment, and a recent study shows that more trained workers are needed to maintain economic
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JEFFERSON CITY – The National Federation of Business (NFIB) here in Missouri hosted Small Business Day in Jefferson City. During the event, NFIB members testified before the House Workforce and Infrastructure Development Committee. After the hearing, attendees received a legislative update from Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, NFIB Member and Chairman of the House Small Business
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Getting Down to the Mark-Up May 5 is the deadline for the Legislature to have a balanced operating budget for FY ’24 on the governor’s desk. The Senate rearranged its regular floor schedule this week to accommodate extra time for members of the Senate Appropriations Committee to “mark-up” the House’s version of budget. During this
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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced that six troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 14, 2023. The ceremony took place in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO, and live streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page. The
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) has announced that he is accepting applications from young Missourians interested in attending our nation’s service academies. Nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Naval Academy are available for qualified applicants. “It’s an incredible honor
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri’s campaign, “Tobacco isChanging,” launched this week to educate parentsabout the different candy-flavored tobacco products tempting kids intoaddiction. It is also the reality of the tobacco landscape – especially when itcomes to e-cigarettes. “Remember how shocked you were when you first heard aboutJUUL, the disposable e-cigarette that looks like a
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JEFFERSON CITY – Today, upon tax season culminating and “MOScholars Day” coming up this Thursday, State Treasurer Malek had the following statement: “This Thursday at the State Capitol, my office will be celebrating what I’m calling “MOScholars Day”. As we do so, I want to point out that as Missourians finish tax season, next year, they can reduce
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