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Learn about native wildflowers, how to order native trees and shrubs, proper tree pruning and more

ROLLA, Mo.– Want a healthier yard in 2026? Try going native! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Rolla Parks & Recreation, and area organizations are hosting a Conservation at Home event for families and individuals at Eugene E. Northern Community Center on Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.     Learn about native wildflowers, ordering […]

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New laws impacting public health to take effect in 2026

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that several new laws designed to strengthen public health initiatives will take effect with the start of the New Year, January 1, 2026.   “The New Year offers a critical opportunity to advance public health and protect Illinois families through new laws and innovative strategies,” said

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Reps. Fogle, Hein demand governor keep child care promise

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – State Reps. Betsy Fogle and Stephanie Hein, both from Springfield, are calling on the Kehoe Administration to reverse its decision to delay a new child care payment program, breaking a promise the Governor made in his 2025 State of the State Address.   “Missouri has a child care shortage and the Governor’s

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Ring in the New Year safely

JEFFERSON –  Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. No one wants to start 2026 with a traffic crash or DWI arrest. During the 2024-2025 New Year’s period, one person was killed and 118 injured in 264 traffic crashes in

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Senator Schmitt introduces bill to end Chinese lawfare of American citizens

WASHINGTON — After being the target of an unprecedented $50 billion lawfare campaign by Communist Chinese entities, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the End Chinese Lawfare Act to prevent any politicized judgment by a Chinese court from ever being enforced in the United States.   “Communist China’s lawsuit against me is politically motivated, legally meritless, and makes

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Year In Review: Governor Kehoe Reflects on 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In 2025, the Kehoe Administration worked to advance a conservative, results-driven agenda focused on securing Missouri’s future.   Since taking office on January 13, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe took action to turn priorities into results—strengthening public safety, expanding economic opportunity, supporting Missouri agriculture, and modernizing education and workforce development—all while holding state government

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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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