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Controversial Prisoner Review Board legislation signed into law

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Illinois Republicans are pushing back against newly signed legislation that they say weakens oversight of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) and puts public safety at risk. Senate Bill 19, signed recently by Gov. Pritzker, makes sweeping changes to the Illinois PRB including extending member terms from six to eight years. Republicans warn this move shields gubernatorial […]

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PSC sets intervention deadline in Ameren request for electric generating facility

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) set an intervention deadline of July 21, 2025, in an application filed by the Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri requesting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to construct, install, own, operate, maintain and otherwise control and manage an electric generating facility to be

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PASSED: The ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ – The largest tax cut in American history

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WASHINGTON – American families, workers, small businesses, and manufacturers will soon receive the largest tax cut in American history thanks to The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-214 today. The legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08)

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‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ signed into Law on Independence Day strengthens path to prairie-powered renewable natural gas

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Roeslein Renewables: Production tax credit extension will accelerate efforts to restore 30 million acres, strengthen rural economies, and expand RNG markets From a news release LOUIS, MO —Roeslein Renewables proudly celebrates the signing of the landmark “One Big, Beautiful Bill” legislation by President Donald J. Trump this Independence Day. The legislation includes a critical two-year extension of

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MOFB President issues statement following final passage of ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

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MOFB President issues statement following final passage of ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ JEFFERSON CITY – – MOFB President Garrett Hawkins issued the following statement following the final passage of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” by the United States Congress: “Today marks a monumental step in advancing Farm Bureau’s top priorities on key agriculture and tax provisions. Under the “One,

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Missouri Attorney General Bailey investigates Grain Belt Express over history of lies and false promises

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announces he has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Grain Belt Express, LLC (GBE) following widespread concerns over misleading claims and a track record of dishonesty surrounding its transmission line project. Simultaneously, Attorney General Bailey submitted a formal letter to the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC),

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns lost Purple Heart to family of D-Day survivor

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DECATUR – Ahead of Independence Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the brother and granddaughter of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Europe.   Frerichs reunited Army Private John L. Moore’s medal with Jerry Moore, his youngest brother, and Angie Holliger, Private Moore’s granddaughter,

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Illinois Department of Revenue urges late tax filers to take prompt action

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline that it is not too late to file and that prompt action can help minimize penalties and interest if a balance is owed.   “While the filing deadline has passed, the longer you wait, the

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Do you have what it takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for 126th Recruit Class

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, Mo. Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process designed to identify individuals with discipline, grit,

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