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Hawley applauds $100 Million for Missouri radiation survivors

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WASHINGTON — On Monday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he received an update from the U.S. Department of Justice that $101,950,000 in compensation has been delivered directly to Missourians harmed by exposure to Manhattan Project nuclear waste. This milestone comes after Senator Hawley’s legislation, expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include […]

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Gov. Pritzker highlights jobs, innovation, and illinois’ growing EV ecosystem with visit to Rivian Manufacturing expansion

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NORMAL – Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian and local leaders Tuesday to highlight how Illinois’ investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure, and workforce development are helping drive continued growth in the state’s electric vehicle ecosystem. As Rivian expands production of its R2 vehicle, the company’s growing footprint in Normal continues creating jobs and strengthening Illinois’ position

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EPA announces over $13 Million for Missouri to address PFAS in drinking water

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LENEXA, KAN.  – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $13,488,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Missouri communities that need it most. This new funding is part of a comprehensive, lifecycle-based strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that underscores EPA’s commitment

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Educational opportunities available for prospective cannabis microbusiness licensees

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – When voters approved Amendment 3 in November 2022, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was directed to establish a process for issuing a limited number of new small-business licenses, known as microbusinesses. These licenses are reserved for eligible individuals and entities and are designed to expand opportunities for

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All Missouri State Fair tickets on sale now

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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by

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Two Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the May 11 and 14 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026   11TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

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SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the Chester Bridge.    This section of roadway is located at the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.      The work zone will be marked with signs and temporary signals will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are urged

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