News

Mo judge removes health and safety standards for abortions

KANSAS CITY – Late Thursday afternoon, July 3, 2025 as our nation and families were preparing to celebrate Independence Day, left wing activist Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang, without any notice or input from Missouri’s top legal official, released a ruling for the third time to remove almost all health and safety standards for abortions. […]

Mo judge removes health and safety standards for abortions Read More »

Missouri Soybean Association applauds Senate for advancing ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill,’ supporting U.S. farmers

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Soybean Association is applauding the U.S. Senate for advancing the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which delivers key wins for soybean farmers. The legislation includes improvements to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, expanded support for biofuels, and important tax provisions that protect family farms.   The Missouri Soybean Association (MSA)

Missouri Soybean Association applauds Senate for advancing ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill,’ supporting U.S. farmers Read More »

Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for maintenance

KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT— Beginning Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6 a.m., through Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road) due to maintenance work on the culvert valve hydraulic cylinders.  According to a news release: “This closure is prep work for

Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for maintenance Read More »

IEMA-OHS recognizes Extreme Heat Safety Month

SPRINGFIELD – July is Extreme Heat Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is asking everyone to understand the danger to you, your family, and your pets.   “The best preparedness is individual preparedness,” explained IEMA-OHS Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “If you and your family are ready for extreme heat,

IEMA-OHS recognizes Extreme Heat Safety Month Read More »

Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An action photo of a traditional ranching activity has been named the 2025 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Best in Show. Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo., submitted the winning photo, which was chosen from more than 700 entries to the contest. “This year’s photo entries once again vividly highlight

Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest winners announced Read More »

US Department of Labor awards $1M for disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by multiple severe storms

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $1 million in grant funding to support disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents suffering from the aftermath of severe storms.   Between March 14-15, 2025, Missouri experienced several severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires that damaged and destroyed structures, facilities, and land in Perry County and 25 other Missouri

US Department of Labor awards $1M for disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by multiple severe storms Read More »