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Meta (Facebook) takes steps on civil rights, more work is needed

By: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights WASHINGTON — Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on Meta’s progress report on its civil rights audit commitments: “We have long known that Facebook’s — now Meta’s — platforms are plagued by civil […]

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Missouri Attorney General files suit against City of Moscow Mills for Senate Bill 5 violations

JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills for allegedly enforcing a ticket quota on their officers, in violation of Senate Bill 5 and accompanying reforms. “Missourians should not be treated as cash cows to fill municipal coffers. When I was in the State Senate, I

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Missouri Health Careers website guides students, jobseekers

JEFFERSON CITY — Thousands of jobs in health care are waiting for just the right person to apply. With health care workforce shortages already occurring, and future demand for health services expected to grow significantly, the Missouri Hospital Association has enhanced MissouriHealthCareers.com, a site for students and jobseekers to understand where they might fit in

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Smith slams Democrat Tax & Spending Bill after official scorekeeper confirms bill not paid for, adds $800 Billion to debt in five years

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a full score of the House Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar tax and spending bill: “This analysis from the Congressional Budget Office is a clear indictment of the Democrats’ tax and spending agenda and the false promises that

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Tips to stay safe and enjoy fall hunting season on Mark Twain National Forest

ROLLA— Fall firearms deer season is upon us!  Many hunters are testing their skills on Mark Twain National Forest, so visitors can expect to see an increase in use across the Forest through November 23.  As you prepare for your trip to the Forest here are some tips to help make your visit safe and

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Two MoDOT workers killed, another seriously injured

JEFFERSON CITY – Two Missouri Department of Transportation employees were killed Thursday morning when they were struck while working on striping operations on Telegraph Road over Interstate 255 in St. Louis. A third MoDOT worker was transported to the hospital, and his condition was described as critical. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 58-year-old James

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University of Missouri Board of Curators approve resolution to comply with federal vaccine mandate

COLUMBIA — At its meeting Thursday, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a resolution that declared the university would comply with the federal vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The resolution was approved after university administrators spent weeks reviewing Executive Order 14042 issued by the federal government and other actions taken by the state of Missouri,

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Wednesday’s earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale

JEFFERSON CITY – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in southeast Missouri Wednesday evening. There were reports of minor damage according to state officials. The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency team met with its response partners from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources following

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