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Senator Schmitt, colleagues introduce slate of bills to combat deadly nitazenes

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WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and colleagues introduced a bipartisan slate of bills to address the alarming rise in nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids that are stronger and deadlier than fentanyl. The three bills will strengthen law enforcement’s ability to find and eliminate nitazenes, permanently designate them under Schedule I, and […]

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Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Schools in Ste. Genevieve County celebrated Red Ribbon Week the week of Oct. 27. This year’s theme was “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug-Free.” Throughout the week, students of all ages participated in activities promoting healthy decisions and substance-free lifestyles.     Students from Ste. Genevieve High School gathered at Ste.

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Oppose all tax hikes

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By David Friess, Illinois State Representative SPRINGFIELD – Veto Session wrapped up Friday at 2:30 am, and unfortunately, it ended much like it began, filled with political rhetoric from entrenched Democrat leadership and very few real solutions for hardworking Illinois families. During the first week, Democrats focused more on partisan House Resolutions than on addressing

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MSHP reports arrests

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among them:   18-year-old Gary W. Sterling of Ste Genevieve at 4:57 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in Ste. Genevieve County on a Perry County felony warrant for leaving the scene of a traffic crash. He was being held in

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MSF Youth in Agriculture scholarship deadline January 15, 2026

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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2026. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.   Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by January 15, 2026.

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Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office announces statewide transition to new national emergency reporting system

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office has announced that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)—a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.   Departments across the country are onboarding to NERIS as part of a phased

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Illinois House rejects bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates on final day of veto session

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By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House rejected a bill Thursday that would have given the state Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates. Gov. JB Pritzker had called for the legislation in July after State Farm Insurance announced it was raising rates for property and casualty insurance in Illinois

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Illinois General Assembly extends SALT workaround

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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation extending Illinois’ SALT (State and Local Taxes) Workaround during its fall Veto Session.   The workaround permits Illinois pass-through businesses (S-CORPS and partnerships) to deduct state taxes from their federal tax returns.   “Small businesses were relieved when the General Assembly voted to extend the SALT

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Governor Kehoe proclaims Nov. 2-8 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 2-8, 2025, as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong. The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by water and wastewater professionals

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