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Group asks consumers to tell the governor to veto S.B. 745

JEFFERSON CITY – The Consumers Council of Missouri says  a bill (SB 745) is on the governor’s desk which would allow electric utilities to use Plant-In Service-Accounting (“PISA”) through 2033.   According to a news release from the Consumers Council, PISA grants additional compensation to electric utilities by allowing them to defer for future recovery […]

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IDPH reports 32,605 new COVID-19 cases over the past week

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 32,605 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois.   The number is down 4,238 or 11 percent from the 36,843 reported last week.   According to the CDC, 19 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19,

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Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge has not made an endorsement in the Illinois Governor’s race

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, a fraternal organization that proudly represents more than 34,000 active duty and retired police officers, has made no endorsement in the primary races for Illinois Governor. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge has made no such endorsement in the Governor’s race in past primary elections and has continued

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Illinois State Police continues to celebrate 100th anniversary

SPRINGFIELD – In continued celebration of the Illinois State Police (ISP) 100th Anniversary, the ISP Division of Academy and Training (DAT) hosted a driving and vehicle knowledge training, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training competition on May 31, 2022, at the ISP Pawnee Training Facility EVOC Track.    Participants were tested in various areas of emergency vehicle

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Missouri Farm Bureau announces candidate endorsement sessions

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins issued this statement regarding the upcoming 2022 elections: “All elections are important, and Farm Bureau members understand that advocacy starts at the local level. Following a discussion from our county PAC trustees, Missouri Farm Bureau’s PAC has voted to convene candidates for the U.S. Senate race, 4th Congressional

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 61-year-old Edward H. Daume of Perryville was cited for driving while license revoked or suspended. Police say the arrest followed a traffic stop on Huber Road, Property damage was reported at the Perryville City Park on May 26th. The exact nature of the damage

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Seeking input on Missouri’s agriculture education programs

JEFFERSON CITY – We need your help! The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), is seeking your input as we begin the process to create a strategic plan to guide Missouri Agricultural Education into the future! Missouri agricultural education encompasses a variety of programs, organizations and

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State releases May 2022 general revenue report

JEFFERSON CITY – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for May 2022 increased 46.2 percent compared to those for May 2021, from $1.22 billion last year to $1.78 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2022 fiscal year-to-date increased 13.9 percent compared to May 2021, from $10.02 billion last

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