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Perry County School District No. 32 is not among districts testing for nitazene

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones confirmed Wednesday that PCSD 32 was not one of the school districts testing wastewater for the presence of  nitazene, a new opiod said to be five to 10 times the potency of fentanyl.   Thirty-seven school districts, including adjacent Ste. Genevieve County School […]

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NFIB applauds Senate for protecting Missouri small businesses from ADA lawsuit abuse

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JEFFERSON CITY – In a vote of 32-0, the Senate unanimously advanced SB 907, which will provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians.   In a statement, NFIB State Director Brad Jones thanked the Missouri General Assembly for standing up for small businesses.   “Small business owners have found themselves the target of abusive and

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Missouri Corn Growers welcome E15 waiver, continue push for year-round solution

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JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will issue an emergency waiver allowing the continued sale of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the summer driving season. The decision comes as global energy markets face renewed volatility and fuel supplies tighten. Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) President Brian Lehman

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger joins U.S. Department of Education to highlight civic education and Missouri’s rich history

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JEFFERSON CITY – This week, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger joined officials from the U.S. Department of Education and state education leaders to emphasize the critical importance of civics and history education during the “History Rocks” event series. The event, part of a multi-state initiative, highlights the collaborative effort to ensure Missouri students have a deep

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Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger calls for nominations to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on citizens across the state to help recognize veterans who have continued to serve their communities long after their military service ended. Nominations for the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (MVHOF) Class of 2026 are now open.   The MVHOF honors Missouri veterans who

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Illinois Transportation Enhancement Programworkshops set for local governments, communities

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 11 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.   Organized through IDOT’s ongoing Special Programs Assistance Conferences, the workshops will help stakeholders identify projects that qualify and learn how to craft

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ICC approves over $370 million for rail safety improvements

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CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031) to implement life-saving safety upgrades at highway-rail crossings. The plan authorizes $376 million in funding for grade crossing safety improvements and highway-rail grade separations at approximately 387 crossing locations.    “Illinois is home to more than 10,000 public highway-rail crossings. The

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Gov. Pritzker convenes round-table on BUILD Initiative to lower housing costs

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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Governor Pritzker has convened local officials, community members, and construction and business representatives in McLean County to discuss building more housing to lower costs. During the roundtable, the Governor heard from local leaders and discussed how his Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) proposal can help make renting and owning homes more affordable in one

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Explore nature this April at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Embrace warmer weather and enjoy the emerging flowers with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Staff at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center are hosting several free programs in April, including:   Spring Wildflower Walk April 1 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Apple Creek CA: Designed for participants ages 16 and older, this leisurely walk

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Department of Natural Resources seeks comments on draft hazardous waste permit for Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility until May 11, 2026. The department will hold a public meeting and public hearing about the draft permit Thursday, April 23, 2026, at

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