JEFFERSON CITY — Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has issued the following letter to the Missouri General Assembly. The letter urges Missouri lawmakers to vote down proposals that would forbid Missouri businesses from requiring vaccines. It is the position of the Missouri Chamber that these proposals are […]
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ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports the Mississippi River has crested at 32.28 feet and is now falling slowly. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. Here is the latest report from the National Weather Service office in St. Louis. 916 PM CDT
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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet in open and executive sessions Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the VanHerck Board Room. The tentative agenda: MAC AGENDA 051222
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ATLANTA, Georgia – Most people with COVID-19 get better within a few days to a few weeks after infection. Some people can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions or long COVID. People with post-COVID conditions can have a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months, or years. Sometimes the symptoms
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SPRINGFIELD – Through a cooperative and bipartisan effort in Springfield this year, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) led two bills through the General Assembly with wide, bipartisan support. The new laws were signed by the Governor on Friday. “I’m delighted to see bipartisanship work to pass needed solutions for the economic vitality of
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, representing more than 34,000 active duty and retired law enforcement officers, has endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, in his bid for Illinois Secretary of State in the June 28 primary election. “We back Dan Brady because of his unwavering lifetime support for
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Authors: Garrett Hawkins, President of Missouri Farm Bureau and Mike Deering, Executive Vice President of Missouri Cattlemen’s Association After almost a decade of fighting to protect our property rights, Missouri farmers and ranchers are finally on the verge of a real victory. Last week, the state Senate passed HB 2005, which would enhance eminent domain
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By Jim Beers, contributing writer CHESTER – Chester students recently submitted their poems to the 2022 Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Poetry Contest. The annual event is an excellent opportunity for young poets to try their hands at writing poetry and to be judged or evaluated for their work. Some local schools make the contest
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Ste. Genevieve Community Resource and Career Fair will be held May 18th at Progress Sports Complex from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Job seekers who are interested in immediate employment will have the opportunity to meet with employers. Local and area employers that will be in attendance will be Eric Scott
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. It’s critically important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply
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