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Missouri House committee denies testimony of more than 70 Missourians traveling across the state

Abortion Action Missouri JEFFERSON CITY –  On Wednesday, April 9th, the House Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on the latest attack on Amendment 3, HJR 73. More than 70 Missourians from all across the state traveled hours, took off work, arranged childcare, and spent their hard earned money on gas to […]

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MDC reminds turkey hunters to utilize interactive online resource for up-to-date zone closures

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds turkey hunters that they cannot take wildlife, except waterfowl, when river levels exceed specified limits on local river gauges in certain flood-prone areas in southeast Missouri. As of April 9, all regulatory flood zones – not including Scott County – are closed to all hunting, excluding waterfowl.

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MDC reminds people to ‘Be BearWise’ to avoid conflicts with black bears

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000+ black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to “Be BearWise.” MDC reminds people

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Legislation breaking up electric utility monopoly makes progress in Missouri state legislature

JEFFERSON CITY  –– Missouri legislation to break up the electric utility monopoly continues to advance, presenting a free-market alternative to Senate Bill 4 –– legislation that allows utility companies to charge customers to build future power generation projects in the state. Senate Bill 487, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer was heard by the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy

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SIU supports students’ emotional health with Salukis Care Day on April 16

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Salukis Care Day is all about enhancing the emotional wellness of students and helping them de-stress so they can thrive and succeed. Faner Plaza will be filled with a variety of fun and meaningful activities for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. In case

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s reports

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Arrested Person: 10 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 19 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary:

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Ste. Genevieve man hurt in Highway 32 crash Tuesday evening

JEFFERSON CITY — A 76-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County Tuesday evening.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when the 2018 Subaru Forester

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.   All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday   According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April

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