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Governor Parson proclaims September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, joined by all Missouri statewide elected officials and the Missouri Chapter of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Governor Parson proclaimed September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri. While commonly celebrated during May on the national level, Governor Parson chose this month to proclaim Jewish American Heritage Month as several major Jewish holidays are […]

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Attorney General Bailey announces $35 million settlement with leasing company Tempoe, LLC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, resolving a multistate investigation into Tempoe’s advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The investigation revealed that Tempoe’s marketing and sales practices often misled consumers to believe they were signing up for an installment plan or

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Truman State University extends No. 1 ranking streak to 27 years 

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University’s spot at the top of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings now stands at 27 years and counting.   The University earned multiple recognitions in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including another year as the No. 1 public school in the Midwest region.

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Missouri State Parks plans several September events in St. Louis Region

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – If you’re in the Missouri State Parks St. Louis region, be sure to check out these activities at state parks and historic sites.   Tuesday, Sept. 19: “What is Archaeology?” program at Mastodon State Historic SiteSeptember is Missouri Archaeology Month! Expand your knowledge of archaeology at the “What is archaeology?” table.

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Drought Assessment Committee meets Oct. 4

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will convene Monday, Oct. 4, to continue coordinating a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting portions of the state. It will be the committee’s fourth meeting since Governor Mike Parson issued a drought alert May 31, with Executive Order 23-05. The

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Commentary: Marion County family shares safety message following farm accident

Commentary: Marion County family shares safety message following farm accident   Editor’s note: Author Lacey Miller and her family are Missouri Farm Bureau members. After losing her father, Ralph Griesbaum, in a rollover tractor accident on their Marion County farm, the family has become farm safety warriors, working to spare others a similar tragedy.      We never

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Make sure your child is in the right seat

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Parents and caregivers are busy with important day-to-day tasks, including making sure every child is safe while in their vehicle. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is hosting its annual Child Passenger Safety Week, September 17-23,

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$5 million grant will help Missourians land high-quality jobs

JEFFERSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development will receive $5 million in the form of a Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant.   MDHEWD will work directly with higher education institutions across the state to provide students

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