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$500,000 settlement in Medicaid fraud case

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that on December 21, 2021, Piney Ridge Center, a residential treatment facility for children suffering from sexual behavior disorders and mental health illnesses, entered into a civil settlement agreement with his office for billing MO HealthNet, the Missouri Medicaid program, for therapy services that […]

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Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party

The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht.  Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester

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EPA settles with automobile ‘defeat device’ manufacturers

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into settlement agreements with three companies to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act. According to EPA, the companies installed and/or sold illegal “defeat devices” in vehicle engines designed to render emissions controls inoperative.   “Modifying auto emissions impedes federal, state, and local

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Gov. Pritzker issues disaster declaration ahead of severe winter storm

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of the anticipated severe winter storm expected to hit the entire state, Governor JB Pritzker yesterday issued a disaster declaration and activated approximately 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to deal with the heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions expected over the coming

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Governor appoints temporary DHSS acting director

JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Governor Mike Parson accepted the resignation of Department of Health and Senior Services Director Don Kauerauf. Governor Parson has temporarily appointed Richard Moore to lead the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) as Acting Director. Richard serves as General Counsel for DHSS. The Governor will further evaluate the state’s options in the coming days. Governor

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Governor declares State of Emergency, activates National Guard for approaching winter storm

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 22-02 declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri and activating the Missouri National Guard in preparation for the severe winter storm forecasted to affect most of the state over the next two days, including significant accumulations of snow, sleet, and ice.  “Severe winter weather isn’t something we are

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Herculaneum student arrested for not wearing mask

JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and a group of state legislators are standing in support of a Herculaneum High School student who was victimized by COVID Tyranny. Coleman was joined by 13 other state representatives who criticized School Superintendent Clint Freeman’s decision to have Tristan Watson hauled off in the back of

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