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MDC reminds public squirrel and black bass seasons kick off May 27

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 27. SQUIRRELS Hunt eastern gray squirrel (pictured) from May 27 through Feb. 15, 2024.   The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 27 through Feb. 15, 2024. Allowed methods

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Megan Barnes receives Miriam S. Steiger Scholarship

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School student Megan Barnes was recently awarded the Miriam S. Steiger Nursing and Healthcare Scholarship. Presenting the scholarship was Robert Steiger, husband of the late Miriam Steiger. Steiger and his children set up the scholarship to honor his late wife, who had a lifetime career in nursing, and to

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to host displays over Memorial Day Weekend

PERRYVILLE – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) has been collecting tributes to and photos of deceased veterans. These will be on display in the large room of the museum throughout the Memorial Day weekend.   If you would like to recognize a veteran, download the form on MNVM website under the EVENTS tab or pick

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The Final Gavel Falls

The final gavel fell on May 12 to signal the official ending of the 2023 legislative session. While debates were contentious at times, I believe this was a productive, successful five months in Jefferson City that will result in positive outcomes for Missourians. I’ll highlight a few of the bills that now await the governor’s

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Crossing the Finish Line

JEFFERSON CITY – The First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly has come to a close. I’m happy to report many of my priority legislative proposals crossed the finish line in the final week. I’ve written about most of these in the past so I won’t go into great detail. If you’d like to

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