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Legal cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders
Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards three causes — supporting veterans, expanding substance use treatment programs and adding to the Missouri Public Defenders System’s budget.
1 confirmed death following severe weather; recovery efforts continue in Sikeston as Mo. lieutenant governor surveys damage
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, as acting governor, stopped in Sikeston to get a first-hand look at storm damage. During his stop on Tuesday morning, May 28, Kehoe spoke with Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow about what the state can do to help with the city’s recovery.
Power outages, flooding, and large hail reported across Mid-Missouri Sunday
Severe storms worked across Mid-Missouri Sunday afternoon after the morning round brought heavy rain and power outages. Large hail in Lake Ozark captured by Bill Pittenger. Very large hail was reported near the Lake of the Ozarks, with egg size reported in Osage Beach, and golf ball to baseball size hail around Laurie and Gravois The post Power outages, flooding, and large hail reported across Mid-Missouri Sunday appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri Conservation Dept. seeks feedback on increases for hunting, fishing permits
(The Center Square) – The Missouri Department of Conservation will seek public comment on price increases for non-resident hunting and fishing permits and five categories of resident permits. The proposed increases were announced at the department’s May 24 open meeting, the last for Sara Parker Pauley, who is retiring from the position. Public comments will be accepted between July 2 and Aug. 1. The department’s governing commission will review comments and decide on the proposal during its open meeting on Sept. 6. If the commission...
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