JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Arrested was: 45-year-old Jennifer M. Laux of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated in Perry County Thursday at 10:28 p.m. Laux was taken to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and then released.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Focus on Bridges program has advanced as a finalist in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The project, which took first place in the regional competition, is now in the running for the top two prizes: the Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Award, the latter of which is
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A group of Missouri voters has filed a legal challenge to the state’s mid-decade redistricting effort, arguing that state officials’ attempt to implement a new congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections violates the Missouri Constitution. The voters are residents of Kansas City and currently reside in Congressional District 5, which
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JEFFERSON CITY – Online Missouri Job postings dipped in August, compared to July: from 77,260 to 61,640. Health Care and Social Assistance continues to lead job postings in every region. The online postings are an indicator of demand and opportunities in an area. The information provided in this report is based
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CHICAGO— The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) welcomed Caleb J. Melamed as the newest member of the Board and considered a number of regulatory matters during its regularly scheduled September meeting. “Caleb brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in gaming law and policy to the Board,” said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter.
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CHICAGO – As part of the Pritzker Administration’s commitment to expanding the health care workforce and providing needed care to the people of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced a new licensure process that will better enable internationally trained physicians to provide their services to the people of Illinois. International
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chariman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) held a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management that revealed private equity’s role in the growing equipment crisis facing fire departments across the country. The hearing featured fire chiefs, union presidents, and industry leaders alike. For the better part of 20 years, private-equity firms have made a business out
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to
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By Ben Szalinski Capitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – Ted Dabrowski, the leader of a conservative research publication, officially announced Friday he will run for Illinois governor in the 2026 Republican primary. Dabrowski’s Wirepoints.org publishes research and commentary on state policy issues and advocates for conservative solutions on pensions, taxes, governance and other public policy issues. Before
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 15, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
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