JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) continues to partner with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the University of Missouri – Columbia, wastewater operators, and others to monitor COVID-19 trends by testing wastewater in communities throughout the state. In February 2021, this team began testing wastewater samples to look […]
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JEFFERSON CITY– Last week, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt opened up the email inbox illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov to hear from parents about school districts that are continuing to enforce mask mandates and quarantine orders despite the recent Cole County ruling. Since then, the Attorney General’s Office has received 7,500 emails to that inbox, a majority of which
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall board room. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter/City-Administrator-Agenda-Notes-11/ The most recent meeting minutes available: https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter
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CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reported on Friday 41 new cases since its previous report, issued on Wednesday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 116. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph County.
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Friday announced that because of reforms he championed with other members of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, the efficiency of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC) improved significantly when compared to last year. Because of these reforms, the value of the credits continues to increase which
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, December 17th, Rep. Jason Smith led the Missouri Congressional Delegation in providing support for Governor Parson’s request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for residents impacted by the recent devastating tornados in Dunklin, Pemiscot, and Reynolds counties. “The tragic tornadoes that swept through
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will meet in regular session Monday at 8 a.m. in the Ste. Genevieve County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: SG COUNTY AGENDA FOR 122021
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Art Center and Art Museum has released its new schedule of workshops for kids, teens and adults. Interested persons may sign up in person at the Sainte Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum at 310 Merchant Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays or Sundays and complete a
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BOSTON, Mass. — Santa came early this year, delivering lower gas prices just in time for Christmas with the national average price of gasoline down 10 cents per gallon since Thanksgiving, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. The national average
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JEFFERSON CITY– On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced the state has begun the process to obtain federal disaster assistance for Missouri in response to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state Friday, December 10 leaving behind a trail of destruction, including extensive damage to electric power systems. Governor Parson is requesting the
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