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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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New rules close gaps in capital access for small busineses

WASHINGTON – On Friday, following the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at closing gaps in capital access for America’s small business owners, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet has announced streamlined lender procedures and other details on implementation.   “The Biden-Harris

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Perryville police reports

PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville are investigating a felony case of property damage at the Perry Park Center. Accoding to police a window in the library was damaged by an object that was not at the scene.  It’s a double pane window and will reportedly cost around $1,500 to replace.   The incident was reported

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Pritzker administration expands access to self-administered Contraceptives

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced a new process to expand access to self-administered hormonal contraceptives, making them more available to Illinois residents than ever before.   IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, issued a standing order that authorizes

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