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Ste. Genevieve UM Extension will offer strength-training program for older adults

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — From February 6 to March 30, University of Missouri Extension will conduct the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program for older adults at the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department.   This free program offers 16 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. This program is designed to improve

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Ashcroft requires transparency regarding ESG 

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary Jay Ashcroft has submitted language to the Administrative Rules Division within his office that would implement disclosure standards pertaining to security investments and how investment advisors and broker-dealers disclose to clients investment strategies that propagate values-based agendas that are not purely focused on generating profit for their clients.   Though

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Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith will chair Ways and Means Committee

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.— Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith has been selected as the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee for the 118th Congress.   The Eighth Congressional District includes Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.   “Jason Smith has brought Missouri commonsense and conservatism to DC since his election in 2013.  Now he

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new lawmakers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly:   “Congratulations to the dedicated public servants who were sworn in today to represent their communities in the Illinois General Assembly. As the largest contributor of any industry to Illinois’ Gross Domestic Product, manufacturers across the state stand ready to

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Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant looks forward to session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named as the Assistant Republican Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.   “I am tremendously honored to be given the opportunity to serve in Leader Curran’s leadership team,” said Sen. Bryant. “I look forward to

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Missouri Congressman to head Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.— Congressman Sam Graves has been selected as the new Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 118th Congress. Congressman Sam Graves from Northwest Missouri entered Congress in 2001 and has exercised Missouri common sense and conservative principles.  Now his colleagues have chosen him as Chairman of the Transportation and

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Missouri Green Party kicks off 2024 ballot access campaign

Saint Louis, MO – Last year, the Missouri Green Party turned in over 10,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to regain statewide ballot access,but fell just short of achieving that goal.   Undeterred and now informed with lessons learned from the 2022 campaign, the Green Party is poised to bring back to Missourians

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