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Missouri agriculture helps feed hungry Missourians through Hogs for Hunger

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Over the last two years Missouri agriculture has banded together with Feeding Missouri, the state’s network of food banks, to provide protein for food insecure Missourians. The effort, Hogs for Hunger, is a component of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s (MFCF) Drive to Feed Kids. Pig farmers and 4-H/FFA swine exhibitors

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new board members

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named two new members to its Board of Directors, building on a strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “We are excited that these experienced industry leaders came forward to serve and contribute to the success of manufacturers who serve as

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Governor Parson launches website for Missouri’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a public website to help guide access to Missouri’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The website, moarpa.mo.gov, enables visitors to learn about how ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds are being spent in Missouri. The website will also provide information on how Missouri organizations, non-profits,

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French Colonial America (FCA) receives major gift

STE. GENEVIEVE – French Colonial America is pleased to announce the receipt of a major donation from St. Louis-area businessman and philanthropist, David T. Orthwein.    Mr. Orthwein’s generous gift of $500,000 will be applied to the renovation of the Beauvais-Linden House (now also called the Hands-on History House). A portion of the gift also

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Department of Natural Resources opens solicitation for Community Water Infrastructure Grants through State ARPA funding

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering competitive water infrastructure grants for communities to complete drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects as well as lead service line inventories. These grant opportunities are made available through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds. The notice of funding opportunity describes grant

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Click It or Ticket reminds drivers: Buckle up May 23 – June 5, and every day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Region 7 which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which

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