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Work Scheduled for Route 61 in Lewis County Beginning Monday, October 27, traffic will be reduced to one lane while MoDOT crews work on a slide near northbound Route 61. Crews will be working in the northbound driving lane and shoulder area of Route 61 approximately 4 ½ miles south of the Clark County line.…

 Social Security Announces 5.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2009 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 55 million Americans will increase 5.8 percent in 2009, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 5.8 percent increase is the largest since 1982. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits increase automatically each year…

 Will Farmers be Forced to Turn Their Backs on Technology? By Blake Hurst Monsanto has promised a doubling of national corn yields in the next 20 years. New drought resistant, fertilizer efficient, and insect and disease resistant varieties are on the horizon. We are on the cusp of the fourth quantum leap in agricultural technology…

 Asian ladybugs can be beneficial predator on other insects  COLUMBIA, Mo. – Asian lady beetles, or ladybugs, may seem like a nuisance as they seek warmth in your home, but they can be helpful as predators on other insects. “They are beneficial because both the immature larval and adult stages feed on aphids, mealy bugs,…

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 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 7, 2008 — As the days grow short and the nights cool, nature is resplendent with shades of crimson, gold and orange. Missouri’s scenic highways and byways provide the opportunity to experience fall color in all of its glory. More than a third of the state is covered by forests, with…

 Changes to Missouri’s Minimum Wage Law Confirmed Effective January 1, 2009, Minimum Hourly Wage Increases from $6.65 to $7.05 per Hour JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Effective January 1, 2009, Missourians can expect to see an increase to the minimum wage rate. Beginning the first of the year, the state’s minimum hourly wage will increase by…

 Changes to Missouri’s Minimum Wage Law Confirmed Effective January 1, 2009, Minimum Hourly Wage Increases from $6.65 to $7.05 per Hour JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Effective January 1, 2009, Missourians can expect to see an increase to the minimum wage rate. Beginning the first of the year, the state’s minimum hourly wage will increase by…

Governor’s Column By Governor Matt Blunt A New Way of Conducting State Business When I ran for governor I promised we would identify savings for taxpayers across state government. One of many examples of these savings is the measurable improvement in how the state manages employees’ business-related vehicle travel. My directive to focus on the…

 Missouri National Guard sends second agriculture team to Afghanistan The Missouri National Guard is sending its second Agri-Business Development Team (ADT) to support efforts in Afghanistan. This team is comprised of 64 Missouri Army and Air National Guardmembers, making it the first overseas joint deployment for the Missouri National Guard. “We are so proud to…