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Gov. Parson signs bill to expand I-70, position Missouri as global logistics hub

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation that will further position Missouri as a national – and global – logistics leader. At a ceremonial signing event in Columbia, Gov. Parson signed HB 4, an appropriations bill which includes $2.8 billion to expand I-70 to three lanes across the entire state.     The Missouri […]

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Commentary: School buses and farm equipment to hit roadways this fall

By Garrett Hawkins My whole family gets excited when the calendar reaches mid-August. Like many kids who are involved in agriculture, the State Fair brings both a healthy spirit of competition and pride when their work culminates and they present their 4-H and FFA projects. As a parent, there’s also a little spark of relief

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Attorney General Bailey, agriculture groups invite John Kerry to Missouri to learn about agriculture

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office joined forces with statewide agriculture groups to invite Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to Missouri after his recent comments demanding the United States scale back its agriculture industry for its “high emissions.” The agriculture groups joining the letter include Missouri Farm

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University of Missouri System provides update on MOVEit data breach involving outside university vendors

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri System was notified recently of a potential data breach involving MOVEit, a file transfer software used to share large files between organizations. The MOVEit breach was reported by national media outlets and involves thousands of organizations worldwide. Since the initial announcement, in addition to notifying federal law enforcement,

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Soil and Water Outcomes Fund® enrollment expanded to 49 new Missouri counties

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties are eligible to enroll in its program. The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund provides payment to farmers for environmental outcomes that result from implementing conservation practices. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council,

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Saint Vincent de Paul’s post pandemic challenges for those experiencing homelessness

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Several pandemic-era safety net programs will be ending between now and through this Fall of 2023 and moving forward. This is likely going to create a challenge for many of the families St. Vincent de Paul serves. Areas of concern include childcare, Medicaid, food stamps, student loans, and health care

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Putting Missouri communities back on map through ‘STARS and Stripes’ designation

From the Missourinet JEFFERSON CITY – Third time’s a charm! After failing the first two times, a provision becoming law at the end of this month will establish the Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri.   Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, who sponsored the effort, said it is designed to increase tourism in communities

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