JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is statutorily responsible for regulating licensed abortion facilities/providers, and it will continue to be the agency’s responsibility to monitor all abortions performed to assure that they are done only under and in accordance with the provisions of the law. Before and following […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Yesterday, during a signing ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed seven pieces of legislation into law, including House Bill (HB) 2116, which establishes the No Patient Left Alone Act. “We appreciate the efforts by Representative Rusty Black and Senator Bill White to get HB 2116 passed and sent to my
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson has signed HB 2116, the No Patient Left Alone Act, into law. Led by bill sponsor Rep. Rusty Black (R-Chillicothe), Rep. Mitch Boggs (R-LaRussell), Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly), and Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson), the patients’ rights bill is an important advocacy measure for families with loved ones in medical care. “Strengthening these patient protections for all Missourians
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JEFFERSON CITY – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft hasthanked Governor Mike Parson for signing House Bill 1878 – known as the election integrity bill – expanding voter access and further safeguarding Missouri elections. With the passage of this legislation, Missouri becomes a national leader on election administration – a model for other states across
Celebrating Our Independence This July 4th marks the 246th year since our nation first declared its independence from Great Britain when our founding fathers ratified our Declaration of Independence, which is one of the greatest documents ever recorded in the history of our world. In 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, saying
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JEFFERSON CITY – Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 – June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway
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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert and event tickets are on sale now! This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, State Fair Arena events, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $10 advanced gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and also at the Missouri State Fair Box
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Missouri – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be celebrating it’s annual Giving in July campaign. It is a month dedicated to recognizing the volunteer Sponsorship Groups and individuals who “give back” to their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, all year long.
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Be a Part of the Solution Have you ever wanted to be a part of a group where the mission is to improve the lives of people in your area? To help other seniors in your state? The Missouri Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is modeled after the Missouri General Assembly, as with the General Assembly
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Team members at Current River State Park invite women to participate in a kayaking class from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14. This class is one of the “Women Outdoors” series of classes for women taught by women being held at Echo Bluff State Park and Current River State Park from April to
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