DONIPHAN, Mo. – The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) is offering a free training on invasive plant management to support local landowners and agencies on Friday, September 19 in Doniphan, Missouri. The training will include information on identification and control of a wide range of invasive plant species and guidance in navigating cost-share opportunities for […]
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County District 32 Board of Education voted to approve a property tax rate reduction during its annual tax rate hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The 2025-26 combined tax rate has been set at $3.2764 per $100 assessed valuation, which is a reduction of $0.1246 cents from the previous $3.4010 per
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced a major win for Missouri families after a Cole County judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) designed to halt implementation of House Bill 12 (HB 12), the legislature’s landmark investment in school choice. In May, the Missouri General Assembly appropriated $50
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By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Two-time Ted Horn 100 winner Shane Cockrum was beside himself after the Hans Lein #97 Silver Crown championship car was hauled away on a hook during practice for the August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield. Cockrum had entered turn one at speed when the front end washed out and
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By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Kody Swanson is the most prolific pilot in the 54-year history of USAC’s Silver Crown Series. His fourth Bettenhausen 100 win at Springfield August 16 was a record forty-ninth in the big cars, and Swanson has a record 8 national championships in his pocket. Saturday afternoon, August 30 at
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By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinois DECATUR – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at pushing Illinois to reverse its law that eliminated cash bail. The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Hunger is a daily reality for thousands of our neighbors in Southeast Missouri, but together, we can change that. This September, Southeast Missouri Food Bank is inviting communities across its 16-county service area to come together for Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to inspire people to take simple, meaningful steps
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri House Bill 594 (HB 594), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is landmark legislation that eliminates tax on capital gains for individuals and provides a path for corporations in Missouri to do so, as well. This bill makes Missouri the first state in the nation to completely exempt such
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has issued two proclamations recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. These observances honor the lives lost to drug overdose, support people in recovery, and promote access to treatment and resources. International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect
SPRINGFIELD – Eleven individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2025 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). “IDNR is thankful to have so many wonderfully dedicated volunteers and support groups that help maintain and promote state parks, historic sites, the Illinois
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