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By Mark D. Hughes For most Missourians, the first of July brings plans and preparation to celebrate Independence Day — one of America’s biggest holidays. For all Missourians — and usually with much less fanfare and fireworks — July 1 also brings the beginning of a new state fiscal year and the start of a

Disaster victims may recoup some of their uninsured losses because uncompensated property losses from natural disasters are tax deductible, said a University of Missouri Extension consumer and family economics specialist. But the first thing you should do is contact your insurance agent, said Brenda Procter. “A lot of people incorrectly assume certain things aren’t covered

Acupuncture can help relieve pain and many other ailments Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What all can you tell me about acupuncture? Afraid of Needles   Dear Afraid, Many well-designed studies over the

Michael Snowden was just 12 and his sister 16 when their mother began to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Although they didn’t receive a definitive diagnosis until seven years later, the need to assume caregiving roles while still in their teens profoundly affected their lives. “Not many people understood the disease or how to take

Over the holiday weekend, four people in Missouri were hit and killed on train tracks. Three of the incidents occurred in the City of St. Louis and one in Ralls County near Hannibal. The Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Operation Lifesaver remind pedestrians about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossing

Missouri Girls State I was blessed to get to speak to this outstanding group of young women about leadership and the privileges and opportunity we have in this country to make our voices heard and to serve others through public service. I know our country will be in good hands in the future as these

Millions of Americans came together in the streets, backyards, churches and meeting places of their hometowns to honor their fellow countrymen, past and present, as well as the wonderful land we all call home. Independence Day. While many celebrated the Fourth of July with our friends, families and neighbors by grilling hamburgers, shooting fireworks and

On July 5, Majority Caucus members of the Sanctity of Life Committee announced their initial results of the investigation into Planned Parenthood’s business model and methods by which they dispose human remains from aborted fetuses and whether any state dollars have been directly used in such activity. “For the past year the Missouri Senate has

“In supporting the proposed Grain Belt Express, Governor Nixon has chosen to align himself with an out-of-state corporation at the expense of the individual property rights of Missouri farmers and other landowners.  Even though the Governor announced purported landowner protections, the fact remains that property can be taken from landowners over their objections by giving

The Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) Board of Directors has pledged their support for four candidates in the upcoming Missouri primary election. “MDA is pleased to recognize and support four candidates who we consider sincere friends of the Missouri dairy farmer,” says MDA President Ted Sheppard and a dairy farmer from Cabool. “Our dairy farmers are