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Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against Biden Administration for reinstating California-specific xemption in Clean Air Act

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that his office joined a lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s decision to allow California to set burdensome and oppressive emissions standards in the manufacturing of motor vehicles as an exemption under the Clean Air Act.   “Over 40 percent of the nation’s motor vehicles are manufactured in California and […]

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MDC Cape Nature Center to host Grand Adventure Camps this summer

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – For many adults, summertime as a child meant freedom. It was a time of relaxation, and a break from the daily school grind with all the time in the world to enjoy nature. This summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is offering that same sense of

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Lawmakers invest in future through R&D tax credit legislation

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House had given final approval to legislation that includes a provision to create a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in Missouri.    The amendment was offered by Sen. Brian Williams on a bill (HB 2400) sponsored by Rep. Dan Houx.   Both lawmakers are founding leaders of the recently

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Illinois retailers applaud signing of historic legislation to combat organized retail crime

SPRINGFIELD – On behalf of retailers across the state, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) applauds Gov. JB Pritzker for signing into law HB1091, a comprehensive proposal to combat organized retail crime that has plagued neighborhoods across Chicago and communities throughout the state.   Crafted by IRMA in partnership with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, the

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Governor Parson signs second FY 2022 Supplemental Budget Bill 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has signed a second supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, HB 3015, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allocates supplemental funding for grant programs and operations across state government, including K-12 school programs, domestic and sexual violence victim services, water and wastewater services, child abuse

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Gerler, Buchheit to address Class of 2022 at PHS Commencement

PERRYVILLE – Seniors Taegan Gerler and Megan Buchheit have been elected to address the Perryville High School Class of 2022 at commencement on Friday, May 20. Taegan is the daughter of Jaimy and Chris Brown and Scott Gerler. She has four siblings Makailyn, Ellie, Charli and Ridge. Her grandparents are David and Rhonda Meyr, Wanda

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Eminent domain reforms bill goes to Governor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri General Assembly passed SS HCS HB 2005 this week, giving final approval to critical legislation to safeguard and strengthen private property protections for Missouri’s family farms. HB 2005, sponsored by Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) and its companion bill carried by Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard), will now be delivered to Governor

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