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Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issues statement on International Overdose Awareness Day

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SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day last week, Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie renewed her call for bipartisan cooperation to address the opioid epidemic impacting communities all across Illinois and highlighting recent progress she led that will help prevent fentanyl-related deaths.   “Every death resulting from fentanyl poisoning or opioid abuse […]

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Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association celebrates National Hotel Employee Day

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) recently recognized National Hotel Employee Day, celebrating the service and dedication of thousands of employees who work in hotels throughout Illinois.    The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and National Day Calendar established National Hotel Employee Day in 2022 to honor the nearly two million employees

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Governor Parson Proclaims September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 10-16, 2023, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater treatment professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong.   The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by

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Get outside this fall with help from Agents of Discovery mobile app

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The fall season is a great time to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors. To help kids and adults discover nature this season, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is again partnering with the Agents of Discovery mobile gaming app for its Missouri Explorer 3.0 Campaign. MDC is again partnering with the

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Cyanide poisoning reported in Missouri 

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COLUMBIA – University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species.   Cattle producers in several drought-stressed parts of Missouri have recently reported cattle deaths from suspected prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid (cyanide) poisoning, says Time Evans, an MU Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology.

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Boozy boating is dangerous, avoid BUI this summer

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as other vessels on the water. With Illinois experiencing record high temperatures, boating on Illinois lakes and waterways has become a popular way for

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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee meets Friday, Sept. 8

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PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee will meet Friday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in the American Legion Walnut Room, 98 Grand Avenue, Perryville.   Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee September 8, 2023 11:00 A.M. In Person American Legion-Walnut Room 98 Grand Ave. Perryville, MO 63775  

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Reimbursement funds available for reducing lead in school drinking water

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now accepting applications for Missouri’s public schools to request reimbursement for costs associated with reducing lead in drinking water.   During the 2022 legislative session, Missouri’s legislature passed and the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 681, establishing the “Get the Lead Out

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