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BBB Spring Cleaning Tips

For years, spring cleaning has been a ritual for many Americans. It is a perfect time to declutter and organize. While some of your items might head for a yard sale, there are other things you might like to donate. Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers to do research before they make a donation. “Between

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Parson announces Missouri to end all federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits

In order to address workforce shortages across the state, Governor Mike Parson today directed the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) to notify the U.S. Department of Labor that Missouri will end participation in all federal pandemic-related unemployment insurance programs effective Saturday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. “From conversations with business owners across

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Kalberloh report

Citizens of the 125th District, The first year of my two year term came to close today at 6pm.   I don’t know where to start on all that has happened and all that I have learned as a first year legislature!  I do know that I have gained so much knowledge on the process

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

The Missouri General Assembly concluded the 2021 legislative session by achieving several of the goals it laid out at the beginning of the year. I am pleased to tell you House Bill 697, which contains language from Senate Bill 105, is headed to the governor. This important measure adds consumer protections to the Property Assessment

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Blunt & Brown secure provision in the Bipartisan Endless Frontier Act

U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Sherrod Brown (Ohio) today announced that their bipartisan provision to expand the national network of manufacturing hubs passed the Senate Commerce Committee as a provision of the Endless Frontier Act. It will be part of the legislative package that comes to the Senate floor. Their provision would expand upon

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Unawares

by Emma A. Lent They said, “The Master is coming To honor the town to-day, And none can tell at what house or home The Master will choose to stay.” And I thought while my heart beat wildly, What if He should come to mine, How would I strive to entertain And honor the Guest

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BBB Tips: think twice before choosing online-only banking

With a vast variety of financial institutions at their fingertips, many consumers are choosing online-only banks or credit unions. Social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has only heightened the appeal of an online-only bank. It is important for consumers to do thorough research and weigh the pros and cons before opening an account with

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

I am proud to say House Bill 685 is on its way to the governor. This measure seeks to change the requirements to run for certain public offices and includes my Senate Bill 27. This bill has been one of my top priorities, having worked on it for the last four years.  It allows county

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