On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware – kicked off from Point Reyes National Seashore. To date, over 1,600 participants have signed up to carry specialized batons carrying a replica of the Declaration of Independence. The relay runs 81 miles from the […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission today issued an Order approving a Stipulationand Agreement in a natural gas complaint filed by the Staff of the Commission against Spire Missouri Inc., d/b/aSpire Missouri.The Commission Staff filed the Formal Complaint as a follow-up to its investigation of a reportable gas incident inKansas City, Missouri
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Dear Friends,Federal Appeals Court Rules for 2025 Congressional MapIn the never-ending saga of Missouri’s congressional redistricting dispute, the matter isheaded back to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled that the stateshould use the congressional districts approved by lawmakers in 2025 for this November’selection.The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled September
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Contractor crews continue work for the intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. Starting Monday, Sept. 28 U.S. Route 61 will open to one lane with intermittent flaggers as contractor crews complete shoulder work. Additionally, Route Y will be closed for Phase 4 and 5 to improve turning movements by
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Sept. 25, 2026 – The State of Missouri is one of 11 states to achieve a top-tier overall grade of “A” in the 2026 Digital States Survey, a national benchmark evaluating technology practices and digital governance across all 50 states.In addition to securing the premier overall grade, Missouri received a national Outstanding
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New community marks the latest expansion of McBride’s “Next Exit” strategy into Missouri’s oldest and most historic city. St. Louis, MO – McBride Homes, Missouri’s largest homebuilder, is entering the Ste. Genevieve market for the first time with Progress Pointe, a 137-home development designed to bring attainable new construction to local buyers. The project represents
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (September 23, 2026)- The University of Dubuque is excited to celebrate the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students who graduated this summer. Ste Genevieve, MOJoan Huck, Certificate in Congregational Leadership
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Noted jazz musician, educator and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Eric Frazier — the first graduate from the school’s then-Black American Studies program — returns to his alma mater to inspire current Salukis by sharing his own career journey. Frazier will discuss his SIU experience and its impact on
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (September 23, 2026) — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released his office’s review of how Missouri state agencies managed and spent approximately $20.5 billion in federal funds during Fiscal Year 2025. This year’s Statewide Single Audit reviewed 21 major federal programs with expenditures totaling approximately $16 billion, administered by 9 state
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has launched an investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine’s (SJP) fundraising and charitable‑solicitation activities within the State of Missouri. Public reports from independent organizations have raised concerns about SJP’s fundraising representations and alleged links between its efforts and organizations whose resources
