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BBB tips choosing trustworthy child care expert

One of the hardest and most important choices working parents can make is deciding who will care for their children while they’re at work. Parents should take plenty of time to find safe, reliable child care that suits their children and schedules. “Working parents need to know that their children are safe and secure so

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Hartzler selected as conferee for 2018 Farm Bill

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) was named by Speaker Paul Ryan as a conferee for the Conference Committee for the 2018 Farm Bill. As part of the committee, made up of leaders from the House and Senate, Hartzler will help resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill. “Providing the

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Governor Parson takes action on Missouri droughts

Signs Executive Order Placing Forty-Seven Counties on Drought Alert Today, Governor Mike Parson called upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to activate the Drought Assessment Committee and the associated drought impact teams. “Missouri farmers are resilient, but with no control over Mother Nature, this year’s drought has been difficult to battle,” said Governor Parson.

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Governor Parson endorses President Trump’s new workforce development plan

Encourages Missouri Companies to Sign Pledge to Train and Reskill Students and Workers On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson spoke out in support of President Trump’s announcement on his new workforce development plan. “We applaud President Trump for taking action to address our nation’s workforce needs,” said Governor Parson. “We will be working closely with Missouri

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McCaskill plans to introduce legislation concerning duck boats

In a speech on the Senate floor today about last week’s tragedy at Table Rock Lake, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced that she will introduce legislation requiring past recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to increase safety of amphibious vehicles like duck boats to be put into law, helping to improve the

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians After six years of legislative work to reform Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law, Governor Mike Parson signed a Reform Bill into law last Friday.  Several of us were asked to join him for the bill signing, and I spoke briefly how he and I had filed identical Senate and House bills to

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5 tips for busy women to take charge of their health

If you’re an American woman today, chances are your busy lifestyle is preventing you from seeking out the regular check-ups and screenings so important to maintaining your health. And that’s true regardless of your economic status or whether you live in a rural, urban or suburban area. So reports a recent HealthiHer survey showing that

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Grass in wetland easements eligible for hay in drought counties

To help with livestock feed and forage shortages, Missouri landowners can apply to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to cut hay on up to 50 percent of the grass areas within their wetland easements located in drought-designated counties. Eligible counties are those with drought conditions rated severe (D2) or extreme (D3) in the

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Governor Parson announces new leadership academy for emerging state leaders

Governor Mike Parson, on Tuesday, July 17, announced the launch of the Missouri Leadership Academy to develop emerging leaders from across the State of Missouri’s 16 executive departments. The State of Missouri has never before had such a leadership development program. “Leadership is critical for any organization to succeed. For far too long, we have

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Do homework before hiring pet sitters

When you go on vacation, does your pet go along for the ride? It’s fairly common that your dog, cat or iguana may not tolerate cross-country road trips or long flights. In general, your pet may also have dietary or environmental needs that are not conducive to traveling. If your pet can’t come along for

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