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Mo GOP head comments on state of the state speech

JEFFERSON CITY — Yesterday, Missouri Republican Party Chairman Nick Myers released the following statement:   “This year, Missourians witnessed first hand the difference real leadership can have on their families and their communities. In Washington, Democrats have pushed forth a tax-and-spend agenda that has raised prices across the board, made it difficult to find basic […]

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested. 32-year-old Lauren P. Simpson of Ste. Genevieve at 7:36 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Park Hills for failing to appear on an equipment violation. She was being held in

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New book by Missouri’s female senators declares ‘You Can, Too!’

JEFFERSON CITY — From the founding of our state 200 years ago, ordinary citizens from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve in Missouri’s General Assembly. Farmers, merchants, lawyers, community leaders and many other Missourians took time away from families and careers to represent their neighbors in the State Capitol. Despite their diverse

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Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties are reunited in new House redistricting map

JEFFERSON CITY – The House Citizens Redistricting Commission voted and passed a bipartisan redistricting map Wednesday afternoon. Both the Democrat and Republican commissioners worked together over the last six months to achieve fair and representative maps.   Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties are back together in a single district, the 145th.   “We are encouraged

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River Region students honored by Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,000 students were named to the

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Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act introduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) released the following statements after they introduced the Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act, legislation to reduce demand for sex trafficking worldwide.   “The pandemic has exacerbated sex trafficking across the United States and in nations across the globe.

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UM System President encouraged by Missouri Governor’s address

COLUMBIA — During his State of the State address, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023, which included key investments in higher education. His recommendations included a 5.4% increase to the core budgets of higher education institutions across the state and would provide an additional $265 million for capital projects

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Buena Vista Bank donates to Tunnels to Towers Foundation

From a news release    CHESTER — Our Hero Auto Loan Program has allowed us to work with some of our incredible local heroes. Because of their participation in our program, we’ve made a $1,400 donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Pictured above: Brian Ury, Buena Vista National Bank President, Josh Hecht, Illinois State

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