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Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for 12 Missouri counties in response to tornadoes, hail, and severe storms from April 23-28

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, May 22, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 12 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April […]

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Governor Kehoe places four constitutional amendments on August primary election ballot

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO –  On Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on August 4, 2026.   “With several significant issues set to appear

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Designate a ‘Water Watcher’ this summer to prevent child drownings

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CHICAGO – As warm summer days approach and families gear up for backyard pool parties and trips to the beach, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Safe Kids Illinois and Lurie Children’s Hospital are teaming up to promote a simple life-saving strategy everyone can use to keep children safe when they are in

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Bryant’s Bulletin

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By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator, 58th District   Lawmakers Enter Final Two Weeks of Session   With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close.   The biggest task ahead will be passing the

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2026 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Practical wins for Missouri communities

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By Mike  Henderson, State Senator With the 2026 legislative session all wrapped up, I was proud to get several bills across the finish line that came straight from real concerns I hear from folks back home. These were straightforward, common-sense solutions focused on protecting families, strengthening public safety and making sure our laws work the

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the May 18 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Cmmission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026   13th Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark

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Senior Luke Ferranto is SGHS’ May Elks Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Luke Ferranto is Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for May.     Luke is the son of Beth and Tony Ferranto.   Luke’s scholastic honors include ranking eighth in his graduating class; placing in the top 10 percent of his class his senior year; and earning summa cum

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Rep. David Friess criticizes proposal to tax short-term rentals

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SPRINGFIELD – Short-term rentals booked through platforms like Airbab and Vrbo could soon cost a little more under legislation advancing in Springfield that would create a new statewide tax on stays shorter than 30 days.   House Bill 5776, filed this week by a Chicago Democrat, would impose a 4% excise tax on short-term rentals across Illinois,

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PSC sets intervention deadline for Spire request to change Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of June 3, 2026, for a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc., doing business as Spire, for approval to implement changes to its Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS). On May 19, 2026, Spire filed an application and petition requesting that

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