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Mark Twain National Forest uses prescribed fire on 47,000 acres

ROLLA, Mo. —April showers bring more than May flowers to the Mark Twain National Forest—they also bring the end to the winter fire season. The dry weather of winter and early spring can provide the perfect conditions for forest managers to use prescribed fires as a tool for forest restoration. Since October of 2021, firefighters

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Illinois Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady pledges to combat distracted driving in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – From day one, Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, has made the fight against distracted driving in Illinois a key part of his campaign for Secretary of State. That battle is even more crucial now, with a new study listing Illinois as one of the deadliest states in the country for distracted driving.

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Eric Schmitt comments on leaked Supreme Court draft opinion

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following a POLITICO report on a leaked draft opinion from the United States Supreme Court that shows that a majority of the Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement:   “We’re encouraged by the draft opinion, and it is consistent with the briefs we’ve submitted to

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Cynthia Heath creates lasting impact for girls across eastern Missouri

ST. LOUIS, MO. – Cynthia Heath, former board chair for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, was honored at the organization’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 26 for her leadership and dedication to the organization. Serving on the Girl Scout board of directors since 2012, and as board chair since 2016, Heath’s leadership has guided and

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Center turn lane for Highway 51 is among Southeast District Projects approved Wednesday

SIKESTON – Highway 51 in Perryville would get a center turn lane between Old St. Mary Road and Brenda Avenue now that the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract for it and several other Southeast District projects during its regular meeting Wednesday. The center turn lane would be constructed by Lappe Cement

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Building Safety Month: Take action to protect your home  

CHICAGO – May is Building Safety Month, and this year’s campaign, “Safety for All: Building Codes in Action,” raises awareness about the importance of building codes to ensure safety in the spaces in which we live, work and learn.    “Resilient communities require a commitment to strong building standards,” said Tom Sivak, regional administrator, FEMA Region 5.

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Blunt questions top U.S. defense officials about inflation, aid to Ukraine, and future defense challenges

WASHINGTON – During a Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing yesterday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley about the impact of inflation on President Biden’s proposed budget, which would turn the proposed funding increase for the Department of Defense into

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