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FCS Financial invests $45,000 in New Governor Michael L. Parson Arena at Missouri State Fairgrounds

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Foundation is proud to announce a $45,000 donation from FCS Financial in support of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena. Of the total contribution, $25,000 was gifted by the FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation, and $20,000 was contributed by FCS Financial. “FCS Financial has supported the […]

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Senator Bryant reacts to sentencing of former Speaker Madigan 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–- State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement after former Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced in federal court for his role in sweeping corruption:   “Mike Madigan’s sentencing is a long overdue moment of accountability for the damage he did to Illinois. He spent decades consolidating power and enriching himself and his

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Governor Kehoe announces first international trade mission

JEFFERSON CITY – From June 16 – 20, Governor Mike Kehoe and a Missouri delegation will travel to Paris, France, for the Governor’s first international trade mission. The trade mission will include meetings with businesses that already have a presence in Missouri, as well as promoting Missouri to companies without a location in the state to

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Senator Bryant defends Ten Commandments monument in Jefferson County

MURPHYSBORO, IL –Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement in response to a lawsuit seeking the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn:   “As the State Senator representing Jefferson County, I strongly support keeping the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn. The principles represented by this

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Extra legislative session yields dollars for disaster relief and vital projects

By Jamie Burger, state senator, 27th district JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, the governor called the Legislature back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session to approve emergency funding for communities devastated by severe storms and entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri. Lawmakers convened from June 2 – June 11,

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SAR presents medal and certificate to parents of fallen officer

PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – The Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Illinois Society of Sons of the American Revolution recently presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal and Certificate posthumously to Officer Jason P. Roscow. His parents, Ann and Ervin Roscow of Prairie du Rocher, accepted.     Ann and Ervin Roscow show the medal and

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Cybersecurity for farms: 12 tips to protect against digital threats 

JEFFERSON CITY – Everyone has heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But digital criminals, now often armed with artificial intelligence, have made that pound a whole lot heavier than it used to be. Having your system hacked or otherwise compromised can wreak untold havoc on your time, your

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Regional Employer Costs for Employee Compensation

KANSAS CITY – The Southwest Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions – March 2025. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.71 per hour in the South

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