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Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration in response to devastating May 16 severe storms and tornadoes 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and six southeast Missouri counties – Cape Girardeau, Iron, New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne – in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that devastated these areas on May 16, […]

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Governor Kehoe announces special session to address disaster relief for Missourians, tax incentives for economic development, and budget appropriations 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued an official call for a special session aimed at providing resources to families affected by recent severe storm systems, driving economic development through a tax incentive program, and making critical budget appropriations that will impact Missourians across the state. The General Assembly will convene for the First

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Attorney General Bailey issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is alerting consumers that 23andMe & Lemonaid Health, Telehealth, and Pharmacy filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025. If you believe any one of these businesses owes you money or if you believe you may have any other type of claim against them, you MUST file a proof

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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard to support tornado recovery operations in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri National Guard to deploy up to 41 engineering personnel to the affected area of St. Louis to support the key mission of debris removal and sorting to support tornado recovery operations. Members of the 35th Engineer Brigade are preparing to execute missions this week in support

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Illinois House Republican Caucus says it sees no urgency, no discussion of any sort of structural reform, and no solutions coming from the other side of the aisle

SPRINGFIELD – With seven days left in the spring legislative session, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie said at a capitol press briefing today that there appears to be no urgency, no discussion of any sort of structural reform, and no solutions coming from the other side of the aisle as the deadline approaches.   McCombie said “We’re

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IDNR monitoring black bear sighting in southwestern Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring sightings of a black bear in southwestern Illinois.    The bear was first observed Monday, May 19 in St. Clair County. An IDNR district wildlife biologist confirmed the sighting on Tuesday, May 20 and the animal was observed again Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and

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IDPH offers safe swimming tips to prevent drownings and other water risks as 2025 summer season approaches

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is highlighting the CDC’s annual observance of Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, which this year features the theme Splash into Fun, Not Germs and offers tips on how to safely enjoy splash pads, also known as interactive fountains.   IDPH is urging Illinoisans to take precautions to avoid risks

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IDPH recommends testing of private water wells in areas with elevated PFAS levels in community water systems

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising private well owners to check if they are in the vicinity of community water systems (CWS) that have shown elevated levels of one or more Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in testing conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Illinois EPA recently sent

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