News Briefs for Tuesday (March 21, 2023)
Gallatin School Board Minutes From 3-15-23
Grundy Electric Announces Area Youth Chosen to Attend Leadership Conference Grundy Electric Cooperative has announced the youth selected to attend the C.Y.C.L.E. leadership conference this summer. Read more…
Maysville School Board Forum Set for Wednesday Evening MAYSVILLE, MO – Maysville R-I School District will host a school board community forum tomorrow (Wednesday). Read more…
Worth Resident Arrested in Ringgold County for Stolen Vehicle RINGGOLD COUNTY, IA – A Worth, Missouri resident was taken into custody last week in Ringgold County on allegations that she was in possession of a stolen vehicle. Read more…
Hawley Sponsoring Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Big Tech Over Child Sex Abuse Content (MISSOURINET) – Legislation that would allow citizens to file lawsuits against social media giants for hosting child sexual abuse material has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Read more…
MO House Deals a Hand in Favor of Sports Betting (MISSOURINET) – The Missouri House has given initial approval to an effort to legalize sports betting. Read more…
Loan Forgiveness Proposed For Health Workers Serving Underserved Areas In Missouri (MISSOURINET) – A state House bill looks to forgive student loans for health professionals who work in underserved parts of Missouri. Read more…
Does Missouri Need A Statewide Conviction Review Unit? (MISSOURINET) – The Missouri Senate could soon debate whether to form a statewide “conviction review unit.” Read more…
Iowa Democrats Call for Ending Prescription Requirements for Contraceptives (Radio Iowa) House Democrats are planning to push to make contraceptives, like the pill, available without a prescription. Read more…
Renewable Fuels Study of Impact of Blocked Carbon Pipeline Construction (Radio Iowa) A study commissioned by the renewable fuels industry suggests corn prices in Iowa would drop significantly if carbon capture pipelines are not built in Iowa. Read more…
MBCA All District Basketball Selections Chosen
NCAA Division II Women’s Semifinals Set, NCMC Begins NJCAA Division II Tourney
Bernard Named As Second Team All-American
IHSAA Board Of Control Releases Football District Assignments For Next Two-Year Cycle The IHSAA Board of Control has determined the district and group assignments for the 2023 and 2024 football season. Read more…
Updates on Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (USDA) The Agriculture Secretary Monday provided updates on a USDA program supporting increased domestic fertilizer production in our nation. Read more…
Higher Cattle Prices Projected for the Rest of the Year (USDA) As cattle inventories dwindle, cattle price projections continue to climb. Read more…
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