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State Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Friday June 14, 2024 ( 11 items )  

ADHD Meds May Help Pregnant Patients Control Opioid Use Disorder
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 14 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers aim to provide guidance on ADHD drugs for patients with opioid use disorder * * * Opioid overdoses for pregnant people are at an all-time high in the United States, even as overall numbers are improving. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly correlated with substance use disorders, yet treatment protocols to help expecting pa  more

Avelo Airlines Takes Off to Southern Connecticut With Exclusive Nonstop Service From St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 14 -- St. Louis Lambert International Airport issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: Avelo Airlines takes off today with exclusive nonstop service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Southern Connecticut's most convenient airport - Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between Missouri and Connecticut. Avelo operates this route twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, utilizing Boeing Next-Ge  more

Evangel University Recognized as a 2024-25 College of Distinction
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, June 13 -- Evangel University issued the following news release: Evangel University has been named a College of Distinction for 2024-25, marking its eighth such recognition. The Departments of Business and Education were specifically noted for their innovative approaches to student learning and development. For more than 20 years, the educational research group has pointed students to schools that offer exceptional experiences that help them learn, grow, and succeed. Lis  more

Governor Parson Breaks Ground on Historic Improve I-70 Project in Columbia
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 14 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson kicked off the first project within Missouri's Improve I-70 Program with an official groundbreaking ceremony in Columbia. Governor Parson joined federal, state, and local elected officials along with members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and its Design-Build contractor team to break ground on Project #1: Columbia to Kingdo  more

Governor Parson Highlights Success of Missouri's Southern Border Deployment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 14 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: Today, as Executive Order 24-03 expires, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the successful conclusion of Missouri's months-long Southern Border Deployment in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission to secure the Texas-Mexico Border. On February 20, 2024, Governor Parson issued Executive Order 24-03 activating up to 200 Missouri National Guard (MONG)  more

Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 14 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to 15 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted the state from May 19 - 27. These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant  more

Husch Blackwell Obtains Zoning Approval for Milwaukee Building Owner
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 14 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Husch Blackwell real estate team successfully obtained zoning approval for Greywolf Partners to allow the commercial real estate company to bring in a nursing school to Honey Creek Corporate Center in Milwaukee. The City of Milwaukee required Greywolf to secure a zoning change to add "college and university" to the list of permitted uses for the business park, despite two colleges previously lea  more

Prescription Program for Fruits, Vegetables Could Help Improve Community's Health
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 14 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease * * * To boost access to healthy food for St. Louis-area residents in need of improved nutritional options, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is collaborating with BJC HealthCare and Schnuck Markets, the regional grocery chain, to fill prescript  more

Psychology Students Present Research, Prep for Careers at Spring Conferences
MARYVILLE, Missouri, June 14 (TNSres) -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Eleven Northwest Missouri State University psychology students honed their research presentation skills and networked with peers by attending national conferences this spring. In April, the students, under the advisement of psychology faculty Dr. Amy Barton, Dr. Jason McCain, Dr. Chase O'Gwin and Dr. Jacob Tengelsen, attended the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) Conference   more

Richardson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
MARYVILLE, Missouri, June 14 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Dr. William Richardson, a professor of music at Northwest Missouri State University, was honored recently for his service to a historical society and festival honoring a legendary band leader and musician. The Glenn Miller Birthplace Society (GMBS), during its annual Glenn Miller Festival on June 7 in Clarinda, Iowa, presented Richardson with its lifetime achievement award, which is given to   more

SEMO & Three Rivers College Expand Transfer Options
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, June 14 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Students now have expanded pathways to further their education thanks to a growing partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Three Rivers College. SEMO President Dr. Carlos Vargas and TRC President Dr. Wesley Payne signed new articulation agreements this month. "It is a pleasure to be able to expand on our agreements with TRC so students have a seamless transfer experience to   more