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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration partner to advance critical infrastructure projects

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the state and federal permitting of critical infrastructure across the state.   The signing took place at Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center, reflecting the impact on […]

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Governor Kehoe celebrates growth of Missouri Blue Shield program

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that 350 Missouri counties, cities, towns, and a school district have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in the program’s second year, marking a 74 percent increase in participation since its launch in 2025.     The Missouri Blue Shield Program recognizes communities for their

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District 32 to hold July 8 Community Engagement Event

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County District 32 Board of Education will hold a Proposition K.I.D.S. community engagement event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in the Elementary gymnasium.   This event will be an opportunity for community members to come learn more about the proposed Perryville High School construction project and the Prop K.I.D.S.

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Auditor Fitzpatrick issues closeout audit of Governor’s Office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives the Office of Governor a “fair” rating while making several recommendations for the office to improve in areas such as record retention and travel policies. The audit, which is the 57th report released by the State Auditor’s Office in the 2026

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Attorney General Hanaway warns consumers about HVAC scams amidst statewide heat advisories

JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is cautioning consumers to be on guard against scammers exploiting residents enduring the summer heat. With temperatures climbing into the upper 90 degrees, air conditioners are more prone to malfunction, leading to an increased demand for home repairs. Scammers often use heat advisories to take advantage of desperate consumers,

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University of Missouri leaders thank lawmakers for continued investment in UM System

COLUMBIA — University of Missouri leaders expressed their gratitude after Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the FY 2027 budget bills into law Tuesday. The UM System will receive just over $522 million in core funding.   “The Board is extremely grateful to Governor Kehoe and the General Assembly for their continued investment in the University of

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SIU Carbondale’s glass program’s strength is its ‘community mindset’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity.     Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU

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