By Holly Rehder, State Senator Christmas is upon us, and there are so many things to do. Between decorating, baking, shopping for gifts (not to mention wrapping those gifts) and so many events and gatherings to attend, the holidays can be overwhelming. At times like this, it’s good to stop, take a breath and […]
ST. LOUIS – Producers and co-Presidents of the Prom Committee are excited that the National Tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical THE PROM will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from January 25 – February 6. Tickets for THE PROM at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now at MetroTix.com,
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POPLAR BLUFF — Missouri-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer True Manufacturing announced Thursday it will build a new facility in Poplar Bluff, investing $21 million and creating 175 new jobs in the area. “True Manufacturing’s expansion is a Missouri success story, and I’m proud that this world-class company is continuing to invest and grow right here in
KANSAS CITY — This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 7 Office, is partnering with the State Highway Safety Offices in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. From December 15, 2021, through January 1, 2022, law enforcement will
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The countdown to Christmas has begun! And as the craziness of the year finally dulls down, many Americans are ready to begin the period of luxurious indulgence on the tastiest treats that come around towards the holly jolly holiday season. Collectively as a nation, America surely has enough classic Christmas foods to
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased from October 2021 to November 2021, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 7,600 jobs over the month, with job gains in both the goods-producing and service-providing industries. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5
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COLUMBIA — Among the biggest side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased social isolation, loneliness and depression, particularly for older adults living in rural areas. This isolation has led many to delay or cancel health care procedures, including elective surgeries, which may lead to worsening health outcomes. To assist those who may be
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JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri rose by six percent between December 10th and 12th according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service. The seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 17,762 for the week ending December 12th and 16,815 for the week ending December 10th. The
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after Democrats voted to increase the federal debt limit by $2.5 trillion. “This year alone, outside of annual appropriations bills, House Democrats have passed more than $7.5 trillion in new spending. Democrats should be finding ways to rein in spending and
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published an estimate of the Democrats’ tax and spending reconciliation bill, requested by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (SC), that confirms the bill’s true cost to be $4.9 trillion and $3 trillion in new debt. “This analysis
