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Dr. Trudy Giasi named Valle Catholic Grade School Principal

STE GENEVIEVE — Valle Catholic Schools has announce Dr. Trudy Giasi as the next Principal of Valle Catholic Grade School. Her considerable knowledge and experience will certainly usher in a new era of academic excellence for all of our students. We welcome Dr. Giasi to the Valle Catholic family and look forward to the professional

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Generac agrees to pay $15.8 million civil penalty for failure to immediately report portable generators posing finger amputation and crushing hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing that Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has agreed to pay a $15,800,000 civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC’s charges that Generac failed to immediately report to CPSC, as required by law, that 32 models of its Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000

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Illinois State Police celebrates Trooper Brian Frank’s homecoming after Scott’s Law crash two years ago

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating the homecoming of Trooper Brian Frank who was involved in a serious Scott’s Law crash in 2021 that almost claimed his life. Trooper Frank has been in a hospital and rehabilitation center for more than two years and is finally going home.   On February 15,

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Missouri General Assembly addresses economic headwinds, positions Missouri for growth

Senate dysfunction stalls some key business priorities By Missouri Chamber of Commerce JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – During the 2023 legislative session, Missouri lawmakers took action to address the headwinds slowing our state’s economic growth. By focusing on employers’ primary concerns, including growing crime and workforce shortages, Missouri is better positioned to become a global economic

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Missouri State Parks honors military service

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show its appreciation to active service members, Missouri State Parks is participating in the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty personnel and their families.   The

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MOFB issues statement on SCOTUS Prop 12 Decision

JEFFERSON CITY – This week, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California Proposition 12, imposing strict production standards for any pork sold in California, regardless of where it is produced.   The Missouri Farm Bureau has issued the following statement:   “This regulation will greatly impact Missouri’s important 3.3 million head-hog industry.

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