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Blunt-Backed provisions to strengthen U.S. leadership in manufacturing, R&D included in Senate-passed CHIPS Bill

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that several measures he introduced to help ensure America’s continued leadership in manufacturing and emerging technologies were included in the Senate-passed CHIPS-Plus Act.   “Maintaining America’s competitive edge against China is critical to our economic and […]

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Current River State Parks host “Women Outdoors” spa night class Aug. 11

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Team members at Current River State Park invite women to participate in a “wild” spa night class from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. 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

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Eleven Point Committee accepting project proposals

ROLLA, Mo. — The Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is accepting project proposals that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land or watershed health on Mark Twain National Forest or adjacent lands. The submitted projects will be considered for FY 2023 project year funding.   Project funding was made available through Title II

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Governor Parson will address Drought Assessment Committee Aug. 4

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to address the first meeting of Missouri’s Drought Assessment Committee. Executive Order 22-04 Drought Alert, which Governor Parson signed July 21, instructs the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to convene the committee to help guide the state’s drought response. The Drought Assessment Committee will meet from 10 a.m.

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association recognized as best manufacturing advocacy group in nation

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) was recognized as the best manufacturing advocacy group in the nation, winning the inaugural 2022 Leadership Award from the Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (COSMA) during its annual meeting this week in San Diego.   The IMA was recognized for efforts to build a future generation workforce through investments

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MADD issues statement on recent suspected drunk driving incidents involving two Missouri police chiefs and a county prosecutor

IRVING, Tex. – Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Missouri has released a statement regarding alleged drunk driving by two Missouri sheriffs and a county prosector.   “MADD is outraged to learn that for the third time in the past two months a Missouri law enforcement leader sworn to uphold the law and protect their community

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Missouri Attorney General Schmitt sues Biden Administration over unconstitutional attempt to regulate firearm parts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today joined a 17-state coalition, submitting a complaint against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Acting Director of ATF. The coalition joined Morehouse Enterprises, Gun Owners of America, and Gun Owners Foundation in suing over the ATF’s unconstitutional

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Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders focuses on a “Roadmap” for all Missourians with Autism.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The new Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders began meeting in January 2022 with a renewed focus on its mission and to produce an “Autism Roadmap for Missouri” to cover the lifespan of every person living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).    This roadmap will discuss best practices for care and services

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports. 39-year-old Michael James Riney was arrested at 10:28 p.m. July 13 for possession and sale of vehicles and equipment with altered identification numbers. The arrest followed a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of the 10 block of East Wichern Street. A

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Pilot Travel Centers will pay $121K for alleged Clean Water Act violations in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

LENEXA, Kan. – Pilot Travel Centers LLC, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has agreed to pay a $121,469 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) at 17 of its facilities in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska.    “Protecting our nation’s waters from harmful pollutants preserves them

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