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Missouri’s legislative leaders release proposed congressional district map

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday the respective chairs of the Missouri House Special Committee on Redistricting and Senate Select Committee on Redistricting jointly released their proposed changes to Missouri’s congressional district map. The map, which is treated as a legislative bill, was filed today as HB 2117 by Rep. Dan Shaul, R-Imperial. The proposed […]

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Governor Parson names Wayne Wallingford, Valerie Huhn as newest members of executive cabinet

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson announced Wayne Wallingford as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) and welcomed Valeri Huhn as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH).  Yesterday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced Wayne Wallingford will head DOR, effective January 3, 2022.

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MSHP: Be extra vigilant when driving in inclement weather

JEFFERSON CITY — Missourians expect the weather to change and it appears they won’t be disappointed this week. As New Year’s approaches, the forecast shows colder temperatures, rain, and wet snow showers on the horizon. Weather affects traffic patterns and can make driving hazardous. Lower overnight temperatures may cause wet roadways to freeze and become

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Smith requests federal aid for Missourians impacted by devastating tornadoes

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On Wednesday, Rep. Jason Smith and the Missouri delegation sent a letter to President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support for Governor Parson’s request to provide federal assistance to local Missouri communities that were heavily impacted by the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state

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Suspect in killing of Wayne County, Ill. deputy in custody

CARLYLE, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is investigating an officer involved death (OID) involving a deputy from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).   On Dec. 29, 2021 at approximately 5:00 a.m., ISP DCI Zone 8 was requested to assist with an officer involved shooting. Preliminary

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Governor Parson requests federal disaster declaration for 7 MO counties

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of seven counties in response to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state on the evening of December 10, resulting in extensive

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MDC Cape Nature Center launches ‘Year in Color’ lineup with goose cooking, duck decoy carving

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free event schedule featuring owls, duck decoy carving, hands-on training for preparing Dutch oven bread and cooking goose, and the first hike of 2022! Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation

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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for the month of November. In the month of November, Missouri REALTORS® sold 7,985 residential properties. Of those sales, the average residential property sold for $264,410. Compared to the average sale price of $245,261

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