WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Veterans Day today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following video honoring the American heroes who have served our nation. CLICK HERE to Watch Blunt’s Remarks Following Are Blunt’s Remarks: “Missouri is home to more than 400,000 veterans who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom […]
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ST. LOUIS — The full cast was announced for the North American tour of CATS that includes a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 21 – January 2. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Dale Wright reflects on Veterans Day in this week’s column: Dale Wright on Veterans Day
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, and Congressman David Scott (D-GA) released the following statement after they introduced the Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act: “The Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act of 2021 is important legislation that will improve and enhance financial training and the accessibility of such training for
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COLUMBIA –Agricultural producers and forest landowners can now submit applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the date to accept applications for Fiscal Year 2022 funding consideration until December 10, 2021. ACEP helps restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land through its Wetland Reserve
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—As native plant advocate and entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy explains in his book, The Nature of Oaks, oak trees are keystone species for supporting nature’s web of life for much of the United States. In the lower Midwest, there are more than 20 different kinds of oaks. Given the diversity of oak trees, homeowners,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08), in a letter to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), called for an official assessment of how the Biden Administration’s proposal to empower the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to spy on the financial activity of American citizens – including working families, farmers, small
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Prices in the St. Louis area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.6 percent for the two months ending in October 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Michael Hirniak noted that the October increase was mainly influenced by higher
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JEFFERSON CITY – In addition to frigid temperatures and snow and ice, winter brings dangerous driving conditions and the potential for damaging and deadly storms. That’s why the National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri’s local emergency managers are teaming up to promote Nov. 15-19 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri. “Most Missourians have
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