State grant helps prepare for virus outbreak
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri received $9.9 million in federal aid to tackle the coronavirus crisis, mostly to test and treat patients.
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Missouri savings plan benefits disabled
JEFFERSON CITY – MO ABLE – or Achieving a Better Life Experience – offers people with disabilities, or their families, an opportunity to save for the future, Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick told Missouri Press Association members.
Senator states COVID-19 threat hits close to home
JEFFERSON CITY – Concerns about the coronavirus hit closer to home, Sen. Denny Hoskins stated in his “Capitol Report.”
Supporters turn out for Ideal chili
RICHMOND – A sheltered workshop serving people from Ray, Clay and other counties drew hundreds of people to a chili luncheon.
Court decision affects ethanol industry
ATLANTIC, Iowa – A federal court decision may reduce the number of small refinery waivers the Environmental Protection Agency can issue.
Democracy, transparency codependent
The transparency of today, as good or as bad as it is, is not the transparency of tomorrow.
Richmond School District leaders close schools to address coronavirus
RICHMOND – Weather shortened the usual time for Richmond School District’s spring break, but the coronavirus made the break longer for Richmond and other area school districts.
CORONAVIRUS, CONCERN CONTINUE TO SPREAD
RICHMOND – Two Ray County assisted-living facilities are asking the public’s understanding for a quarantine while the coronavirus, COVID-19, remains a public health threat.
Ray County Memorial Hospital requires screening at entrances
RICHMOND – Everyone entering Ray County Memorial Hospital must undergo a brief, precautionary health screening, which amounts to answering a few questions, Jackie DeVaul said.
Area business, civic groups back Medicaid expansion ballot initiative
JEFFERSON CITY – The petition drive to provide health care to more Missourians received a boost from civic and business groups on the Kansas City side of the state.
