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Gov. Pritzker signs bill expanding excused absences for work-based learning events

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SPRINGFIELD— On Monday Governor JB Pritzker signed HB3814 into law, allowing students attending work-based learning events like 4-H and FFA programs to count program participation towards school attendance. The bill advances the administration’s work to encourage Illinois students to pursue workforce and career development learning while in school.   “Agriculture is our number one industry, […]

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Better to be liked or remembered? Research finds linguistic recipes for likeable and memorable slogans

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Branding is key for organizations. While it’s important for a company’s logo and name to remain consistent, one way any business can significantly impact their brand is by changing their slogan.   New research at the University of Missouri shows that businesses can improve their brand recognition through specific changes to their slogans. The

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Wellness Day rings in school year with free screenings, affordable immunizations

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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wellness Day at Walmart offers opportunities for families to prioritize their health ahead of a new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV,

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Attorney General Bailey applauds S&P’s announcement to halt use of ESG

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that last week, in a win for all Americans, S&P Global Ratings shared that it would no longer publish new ESG credit indicators or update outstanding ESG credit indicators. Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) scores are used to rank a corporation’s loyalty to various left-leaning political causes. This

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15th Harry S. Truman Conference commemorates 70th anniversary of U.S.-Korea Alliance

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri and its Korean Alumni Association are proud to announce the 15th Harry S. Truman Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 24. This year’s conference commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and will be held in Memorial Union on the MU campus.   The conference highlights the historical ties between

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