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Governor Kehoe takes action on FY26 state operating budget bills

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Delivering on his promise to present Missourians with a reasonable, conservative budget that continues to secure Missouri’s future, today Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Governor Kehoe’s action to deliver a $50.8 billion budget includes 208 vetoes, totaling nearly $300 million in general revenue, […]

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First United Methodist Church celebrates its 105th anniversary

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CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing  the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building.     This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester.  The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo

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Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday Support R-II Students and Families

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs. Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time School Social

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Business groups, organized labor release new report warning of $1 trillion price tag for government-mandated electrification in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – A new report issued by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150, and the Illinois Pipe Trades Association (IPTA) warns a government-mandated push toward full electrification in Illinois could impose more than $1 trillion in costs by 2050, driving up energy bills

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2025 Chester High School Honors Night Academic and Athletic Awards

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CHS honors 72 students for high academic achievement and ten students with Special Athletic Awards   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2025 Honors Night Wednesday May 7 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The evening was divided into three separate segments to allow for parents and students to attend only the

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200 communities earn MissouriBlue Shield designation

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that 201 Missouri counties, cities, and towns have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in recognition of their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the

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Explore these eight unique MDC areas in southeast Missouri this summer

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – This summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites nature lovers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the stunning beauty and biodiversity of southeast Missouri. From swamps and shut-ins to bluffs and bottomlands, the region is home to some of the most unique conservation and natural areas in the state. “These areas

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MDC encourages people to discover red, white, and blue in nature

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With the Fourth-of-July coming up, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage people to look for red, white, and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird watching, backyard fun, fishing, and other outdoor activities.   MDC offers some suggestions to get started finding red, white, and blue in nature:   Red Royal Catchfly

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