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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

This week, my colleagues and I returned to Jefferson City to begin the 2021 legislative session. Opening week tends to be a bit shorter, with swearing in ceremonies on the first day and mainly housekeeping items to start. Very soon, we will learn our committee assignments, and then the real work of discussing and debating

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Job seekers beware! BBB warns scammers targeting workers

Hunting for a job is never easy, which is one good reason to be skeptical of emails or other solicitations appearing out of the blue, offering you employment or promising easy money. A colleague recently began receiving emails for engineer jobs in India, despite the fact that she has no engineering skills and doesn’t live

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Year In Review: Governor Parson highlights 2020 successes

As 2020 comes to a close, Governor Mike Parson highlights the state’s many successes and accomplishments despite the challenges of the past year. “Although 2020 has brought many challenges, we remained committed to serving the people of this state and moving Missouri forward,” Governor Parson said. “We still made great strides in advancing Missouri’s economy,

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Missouri SMP issues alert about potential COVID-19 vaccine

The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) has issued an alert to older adults and their caregivers about the potential for COVID-19 vaccine fraud and scams after the recent approval of vaccines by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the most serious effects of the COVID-19 virus. “Because scammers know

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BBB suggestion: add do your research to your New Year’s Resolution

Are you considering a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or save money for retirement? What about resolving to be a savvy consumer as well? Better Business Bureau suggests trying out new habits that can help you avoid scams and find trustworthy businesses that offer the services or products you need. BBB Scam Tracker is

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Last Love note from Jeff City?

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians, The time for my final weekly report has finally arrived and my mind is moving in several different directions. This report will most likely be the most difficult I have ever written. My oh my, these past 8 years have been a chapter in my life that I never would’ve dreamed

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Hartzler supports omnibus and COVID relief package

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler made the following statement after passage of HR 133, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Package. Hartzler supported the legislation: “This COVID relief package is a targeted effort to address the needs of Americans suffering from the continuing effects of this global pandemic. It provides economic relief for those in need while

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New Year’s Resolutions 2021

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC When it comes to the New Year, most people are happy to see this one end and openly welcome the new one. This year has been a historically difficult one, so there has been a renewed rash of New Year’s resolutions. When it comes to the types of

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New Year, New You? BBB urges caution with weight loss products

Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution, but consumers should use caution when buying diet and weight loss products to aid them on their journey, especially products that advertise a free trial. “Miracle” products that promise easy weight loss are ubiquitous on the internet, and you may be enticed to try these products through

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Love says new meat processing facility will provide vital jobs

State Rep. Warren Love is highlighting the state’s efforts to help the meat supply chain overcome the severe interruptions, and in some cases shutdowns, that happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Love joined Missouri Prime Beef Packers in announcing a beef processing facility that will open at the end of January 2021 in Pleasant Hope.

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