SEATTLE – Today is National Dog Day, and in advance of this day celebrating our loyal companions, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, has released its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022. Surveying its database of more than 740,000 insured pets, Trupanion has compiled a tail-wagger of a top […]
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By Garrett Hawkins JEFFERSON CITY – Rural Missouri’s economy runs on agriculture. This has been the case since before Missouri became a state, and it remains true today. Staying on the cutting edge of agricultural production and value-added processing requires investment in capital-intensive projects. Recognizing the importance of agriculture to Missouri, Governor Mike Parson
Missouri Farm Bureau supports Governor Parson’s call for special session Read More »
STE. GENEVIEVE— The minutes of the Monday, August 22 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today sent a letter to the CEO of Morningstar Inc. to express concern about reports the investment ratings company, through its subsidiary Sustainalytics, is aligned with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Joined by 17 state financial officers, Treasurer Fitzpatrick says it is clear the
Treasurer Fitzpatrick voices concerns about anti-Israel bias at Morningstar, Inc. Read More »
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11. At 8:46 a.m., On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines
Late Thursday morning it was reported that the Jerry F. Costello Lock And Dam reopened to Kaskaskia River traffic. Earlier the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson Rolanda Walker said the Corps had equipment currently onsite to remedy the closure and work began Wednesday morning. She said “Crews will be working 12-hour days and
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s plan to extend the student loan repayment pause and forgive loan debt for high-income Americans. “The administration’s student loan plan is a one-two punch for hardworking Americans,” said Blunt. “It’s a handout for high-income college and advanced degree graduates paid for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Need trees and shrubs for your landscape? Go native with tree and shrub seedlings from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property. MDC’s George O. White State Forest Nursery
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Economic Development (DED) is requesting public feedback on its proposed Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program, funded via the State of Missouri’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $30M program is designed to support further development of high priority local tourism assets throughout the state in partnership with
DED requests input for local tourism ARPA guidelines Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Saturday, Aug. 20, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and partners proudly announced that resources were raised to provide 2,425,185 meals to help feed food-insecure children across our state through the 2022 Drive to Feed Kids. Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids culminated Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Missouri State Fair.
Drive to feed kids provides 2.4 million meals to Missourians in need Read More »
