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House Speaker Dean Plocher announces committee assignments for the 102nd General Assembly

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One week after the legislative session began, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher announced the committee positions the members of the House will hold for the 102nd General Assembly.   Plocher said the chairs, vice chairs, and committee members he selected are positioned to best utilize their knowledge and expertise to positively impact […]

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Megan Barnes is the January Rotary Student of the Month at Valle

STE. GENEVIEVE — Megan Barnes has been selected as the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School She is the daughter of John and Amanda Barnes.   Education Valle Catholic High School (graduation date- May, 2023) 30 college credit hours completed by time of graduation   Activities Volleyball freshman year (JV letter)

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Midwest area prices declined 0.5% in December, up 6.0% from a year ago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.5 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   The index for energy decreased by 7.2 percent in December, mainly due to falling prices for gasoline. The index for

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report released

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents:   William A. Sivels 49, Sparta, arrested January 3, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Randolph County warrants for petition to revoke probation & failure to appear on a unlawful possession of meth charge.  Is incarcerated.   Joshua D.

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Senator Holly Thompson Rehder to chair Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, has been named chairman of the influential Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee, which reviews major legislation before final passage in the Missouri Senate. Senator Thompson Rehder will also serve on the Appropriations Committee, the Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Health and Welfare during the 102nd

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Smith, key GOP leaders introduce REIN IN Inflation Act to fight Biden policies fueling inflation fire

WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) today reintroduced the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation Act. This bill would require the administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meeting held

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen approved every measure on the agenda last night by identical 7-0-1 votes.   Alderman Joe Prince did not attend the meeting.   The consent agenda included the following items:   Resolution 2023-12 declaring the K-9 Mario to be surplus property.   Resolution 2023-13 authorizing the purchase

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