JEFFERSON CITY — With Missouri’s childcare shortage costing the state an estimated $1.35 billion, lawmakers are continuing to advance an innovative budget proposal to help parents re-enter the workforce. The budget passed by the Missouri Senate on April 28 establishes new funding to help private employers form partnerships with childcare providers or establish new […]
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PERRYVILLE — The 29th Annual Perryville Garden Club will hold its annual Mayfest Plant Sale on Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Faherty House at 11 S. Spring in Perryville, Mo. Members have been working for months preparing and raising
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has announced the findings of an investigation done by his office relating to claims of misconduct involving the Monroe County Clerk. After complaints were received and the findings verified, a statement of probable cause was sent to the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office. County Clerk
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives is looking to further increase trade relations with our ally across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom. This week, the House approved a resolution calling on the United States Congress to grant trade promotion authority to the executive branch, and asks the executive branch to complete a timely
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 32,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) between July 2021 and April 2022. Of the more than 32,000 deer sampled, 86 tested positive for CWD. MDC staff member Jamie Ebbesmeyer holds a lymph node tissue sample he
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UNIVERSITY, Miss. — A Chester woman has been inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Lauren Welge is graduating from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Allied Health Studies. She was among the more than 140 University of Mississippi students who were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society,
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SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption to lives in many forms. For many children and families, even routine preventative healthcare has been disrupted. This National Infant Immunization Week, the Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MOAAP) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) highly encourage parents to ensure their
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Event organizers checked and re-checked the weather forecast for Saturday and Mother Nature does not appear to want to cooperate, so the annual Fly-in will be held on its rain date of Sunday, May 1. “There’s nothing like the threat of rain and storms to dampen a fly-in,” said one of the organizers Greg Gremminger.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 7th , located at the Knights of Columbus pavilion from 7am to noon. Refreshments will be provided on opening day. Items featured this month will include spring greens, asparagus, radishes, onions, canned goods, baked goods, tamales, honey, maple syrup, herbs, potted plants, and
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