SEDALIA — Come join the tradition of the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Nucor Director’s Pavilion. This traditional gathering brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair from across the state and is the kick-off to […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased by 6,900 jobs between June 2023 and July 2023, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment was responsible for the jobs increase, while government employment was unchanged over the month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has launched a climate action plan to serve as a blueprint for reducing the agency’s carbon footprint and achieving Gov. JB Pritzker’s greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050. Plans include a pollinator-friendly solar installation, electric charging stations in state parks, greater use of electric vehicles and equipment,
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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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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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CHESTER – The city of Chester will hold a Solar Eclipse Task Force Meeting September 22 at 5:30 p.m. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Agenda September 22, 2023 5:30 pm All programs, presentations, etc. must be scheduled through my office and will be given by the individuals assigned. Programs
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MODOC — The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (4800 Lock and Dam Road) no longer requires an altered schedule for recreational lockages. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the dry summer months but increasing amounts of rainfall have finally returned things back to normal conditions,” an official stated. However, the official pointed out
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda August 17, 2023 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Tony West/Linda
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Board of Education has approved a three-year innovation waiver for 20 public school districts that will support the creation of a more meaningful way to measure student learning, demonstrate individual student growth and influence future success for all Missouri students. Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva championed a newly signed law to allow gender-neutral, multi-occupancy restrooms to be installed in private and public businesses. “Businesses now have the autonomy to decide how to best show up for their communities,” said Villanueva (D-Chicago). “The inclusivity of this law not only benefits members of the LBGTQ
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