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National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL) awarded $200,000 for supporting language access in schools

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) awarded the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL) with a $200,000 grant to support language access in schools.   “I am excited to work with NAETISL on this project,” says Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, MODDC project coordinator, “They are national leaders, incorporating an […]

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Predicting a recession-Researchers develop new model to predict US recessions and slowdowns in GDP growth

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In the United States, publicly traded companies are required to report their recent financial performance, whether good or bad, to the public. The accuracy of these reports is critical for investors, analysts and regulators. A new study, conducted at the University of Missouri and Indiana University, suggests that when businesses submit misleading financial statements,

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Sheriff Peters says he will not enforce HB 5471

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters issued a public statement today indicating he and his deputies will not be enforcing certain provisions of the newly passed Protect Illinois Communities Act.   The law bans several types of firearms under the catch-all term “assault weapons.” The law allows persons who already own a banned weapon

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Ste. Genevieve city sales tax receipts fall in December, but 2022 ends with an overall increase

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve’s sales tax receipts took a dip in December, but Calendar Year 2022 ended with an overall increase of $44,329.   The one percent sales tax brought in $63,530 last month, about a thousand dollars under the December 2021 check.   At year’s end, the one percent sales had brought in

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Superintendent releases District 32 school board candidate’s list

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 Superintendent Andy Comstock Wednesday morning released a list of the names of individuals who have filed for the school board election in April.   These are the candidates who will appear on the ballot:   Jamie Robinson Nancy Voelker Glendon Sattler John Schaaf Melissa Hahn   Voelker,

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Tax Form 1099-G available online for individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – Individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2022 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at www.uinteract.labor.mo.gov   Form 1099-G details all unemployment benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important to note that both state

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Telephone threat forces evacuation of Perryville High School and Perry County Middle School

PERRYVILLE – A telephoned threat forced the evacuation of Perryville High School and Perry County Middle School Wednesday morning. Police say the call came in at the police department about 6:15 a.m. using a technique that makes it difficult to trace. A second call came in at 7:20. The school district issued a news release

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