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Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant recipients announced

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that 19 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity for 13 projects in urban areas, and six projects in rural areas.   “Food insecurity is a problem for thousands of […]

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Department of Natural Resources now accepting Water Safety and Security Act Project grant applications

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water systems through March 31, 2026.   The grant offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement to eligible systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system

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Congressman Jason Smith holds hearing on holding tax-exempt organ procurement organizations accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, held an Oversight subcommittee hearing on organ procurement organizations (OPOs) last week where Americans shared shocking stories of organ donations gone terribly wrong, as well as testimonies that highlight the need for greater accountability and transparency.   During the hearing,

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Attorney General Hanaway warns Missourians to be vigilant against Kansas City World Cup Ticket Scams

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging Missourians to exercise caution when purchasing tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City, warning that global interest from billions of fans is creating a prime environment for scammers to take advantage of fans.   “With the World Cup coming to Kansas

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Attorney General Hanaway launches Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup targeting major telecom providers 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced the next phase of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding Missouri’s ongoing crackdown on illegal robocalls harassing consumers across the state. As part of a nationwide effort, the bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has launched investigations into four major voice service providers, Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless,

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Attorney General Hanaway issues statement on HJR 73’s advance to 2026 ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has released the following statement regarding the Western District Court of Appeals’ opinion upholding House Joint Resolution 73: “Today’s ruling upholding HJR 73 and ensuring it goes to the people is a decisive victory for the rule of law and for every Missourian who believes health

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Ste. Genevieve woman receives minor injuries in traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 44-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patol says the woman was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when a southbound 2012 Hyundai

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STARS students participate in team-building with the U.S. Army

STE. GENEVIEVE –  The Ste. Genevieve School District R-II STARS students took part in a hands-on team-building session in the new middle school gym recently.     The students were guided by Army Staff Sergeant Darrel W. Oard and PFC Thomas Desiree.   The event focused on communication, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills essential for both leadership

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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to regional semi-finals, finals

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons have wrapped up a strong stretch of competition, closing out the regional preliminary rounds with several students advancing to the semi-finals and finals on Dec. 8.     Regional Semi-Finalists/Finalists   Sophia Jordan and Emily Merrifield – Duo Interpretation Ashtyn Neel and Caroline Roth –

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