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Fighting Our Drug Crisis

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 2, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike against members of a Venezuelan cartel who were smuggling deadly drugs in a boat that was headed to the United States. The strike came just days after the Pentagon deployed […]

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Business applications up 2.1 percent in July in Mo

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri business applications in July 2025 totaled 8,277, an increase of 2.1 percent from June.   That was just under the 2.6 percent increase, seasonally adjusted, seen nationwide.   U.S. business formations data indicate that business applications in the nation totaled 470,571 in July 2025.   These statistics give an early look

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University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) facility enabling the expansion of critical radioisotope production.   Totaling more than 29,000 square feet, the two additions will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses available

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger, Sen. Adam Schnelting launch statewide ‘Protect Our Seniors’ Tour

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Building on the success of last month’s Elder Abuse Awareness Forum in St. Charles, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced a statewide “Protect Our Seniors” Tour to bring attention to elder abuse prevention, connect families with resources, and hear directly from Missourians about the challenges they face. The St. Charles event

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NFIB Jobs Report: Unfilled job openings continue to decline

JEFFERSON CITY –  NFIB’s August jobs report found that 32 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, down one point from July. The last time unfilled job openings fell below 32 percent was in July 2020. Twenty-eight percent have openings for skilled workers (down 1 point), and 13%

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Missouri State Parks seeks nominations for two positions on Trails Advisory Board

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Division of State Parks is accepting nominations for a general trail user representative and for an equestrian trail user representative for the Trails Advisory Board.   The two representatives will serve three-year terms from Nov. 1, 2025, through Nov. 30, 2028. Members must be Missouri residents and must participate in the

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MoDOT extends weight allowance for truckloads of aggregate used in flood relief and levee repair

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced another extension of an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight, axle weight,

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Mo Attorney General’s Office attorneys honored with prestigious Appellate Advocacy Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has congratulated two attorneys from his Office, Andrew Crane and Renee Suddy, on receiving the Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award. This honor recognizes exceptional achievement in appellate practice by young lawyers whose work strengthens Missouri’s legal system. “Andrew Crane’s and Renee Suddy’s dedication

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Donor generosity propels Mizzou to highest fundraising year in university history

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has set a new philanthropic record, achieving the highest fundraising year in its 186-year history.     “Philanthropy continues to sustain Mizzou’s mission in academics, research, engagement and athletics,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. “Thank you to those on campus, including Vice Chancellor for Advancement Chris

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