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New law will protect seniors and at-risk residents from waterborne health risks

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens and other at-risks residents in Illinois from waterborne illnesses by requiring water utilities to notify healthcare and senior living facilities of water supply disruptions that could lead to water quality and microbial risks, such as legionella and other pathogens.   […]

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Rep. Dale Wright recognized by Missouri Chamber as a ‘Business Champion’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recognized state Rep. Dale Wright as a 2022 Business Champion. Wright is one of several state lawmakers recognized by the Chamber for supporting policies to grow the state’s economy and make Missouri a more competitive place to do business. “I want to thank

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Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans quilting days

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will have quilting on the following days in June:   Monday, June 20, 2022; Tuesday, June 21 2022 and Wednesday, June 22,2022 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day   All quilters are encouraged to help quilt baby quilts to be sold in the hospital

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Youth Plein Air Awards

STE. GENEVIEVE – Youth Plein Air Awards were presented during the May 4th Friday at the Ste Genevieve Art Guild Center and Museum.   Congratulations and thanks to all youth who participated in the Youth Plein Air this year.   The following youth were presented monetary awards and medals. Best of Show: Noah Kertz Age

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Appropriation makes record-setting investment in legal services for the poor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thanks to recent action by the legislature and governor, the Missouri judiciary is investing more than $125 million in additional funding to help low-income Missourians access necessary civil legal services. This amount constitutes the largest single payment ever into the state’s fund that supports legal service organizations.   The Missouri General

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Blunt slams Biden Administration’s out-of-control border crisis

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor to criticize the Biden administration’s continued mishandling of the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Blunt slammed the administration’s efforts to end Title 42, which allows officials to more quickly turn back individuals attempting to cross the border illegally. As Blunt

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — Three persons from Louisiana were arrested in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday afternoon on drug and other charges.   According to the report by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper, the three are identified as:   31-year-old Christopher Mitchell of DeQuincy, Louisiana who faces patrol charges of possession of 198 grams of cocaine,

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