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Bryant’s Bulletin: July 15, 2026

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant Sen. Bryant, Rep. Severin’s Utility Bill Transparency Law Signed by Governor Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) to provide Illinois consumers with greater transparency about charges and fees appearing on their monthly electric bills has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. House Bill 5524 requires the […]

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 7 – August 9

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax.  During this

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Auditor Fitzpatrick will evaluate the effectiveness of the customer service function of the Missouri Department of Revenue

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The concerns of numerous Missourians frustrated by the interactions they’ve had with the state Department of Revenue have prompted State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to conduct a performance audit of the department’s customer service function. Fitzpatrick’s office recently commenced with the audit of the department that provides service to millions of Missourians

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Amended agenda released for tonight’s R-II school board meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – An amended agenda has been released for tonight’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education.   Regular Open Session Meeting 07/21/2026 – 06:30 PM Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room 1200 Maple Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670   Agenda   Agenda amended 7/20/26, 4:17 PM cg

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Youth Peace & Justice Foundation to Honor Gabbriana Boyster Through Trees for Peace Memorial Initiative

TEMPLE, Texas  — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation has announced that 16-year-old Gabbriana Boyster of Jefferson County, Missouri, will be memorialized through the Foundation’s Trees for Peace initiative following her death.     The Foundation plans to dedicate a memorial tree in Gabbriana’s honor within Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest as a lasting tribute

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Senator Burger’s Sovereign Immunity for Private Contractors Bill signed into law

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, announced Tuesday that the governor signed his priority legislation, Senate Bill 916, into law on July 13.   The new policy grants private contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as public entities.     “I am thankful for

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