WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Crockett Reintroduce SHOPP Act to Increase Access to Healthy Produce Consumption in the U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined Representatives Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce ("SHOPP") Act. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) are leading the companion bill   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Army expands basic training capacity with USARC drill sergeants CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The U.S. Army is taking bold steps to meet unprecedented training demands by expanding Basic Combat Training (BCT) capacity. With 10 additional training units established at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, this initiative will tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Dana Buckles, councilman of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation, from a Feb. 25, 2025, on fiscal 2026 tribal appropriations: * * * I am Dana Buckles, Councilman of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation. I would like to thank the Subcommittee for the opportunity to present testimony concerning FY 2026 app  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Public Housing Caucus Condemns Efforts that would Decimate Public Housing, Calls for Analysis Justifying Draconian Cuts (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY), co-chairs of the Congressional Pu  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 6, 2025 ARMY Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Mississippi (W900KK-25-D-0021); Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0022); Cubic Defense Applications Inc., San Diego, California (W900KK-25-D-0023); Ravenswood Solutions Inc.,* Fremont, California (W900KK-25-D-0024); Cole Engineering Services Inc., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0025); Skiftech LLC,* Orlando, Florida (W900KK-  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication on Feb. 27, 2025, from the Iowa Department of Transportation: * * * The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN). Designating this national network assists state DOTs with freight transportation planning, developing department policies relating to design and use, and decision-making fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at multiple airports across the United States. The changes stem from updates to navigational criteria, the commissioning of new facilities, the emergence of new obstacles, and evolving air traffic requirements. By revising these procedures, the FAA aims to enhance the safety and effi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Announces Reopening of Baring Post Office Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced the reopening of the Post Office in Baring, Missouri. The Post Office originally closed due to tornado damage in August 2023 and Senator Hawley has been working to restore services ever since. I'm delighted to report that the Post Office in Baring, Missouri has finally reopened after closing due to tor  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Confronts Democrat Witness for Sympathizing with Violent Antisemitic Protesters, Discriminatory DEI In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted Kevin Rachlin, the Washington director of The Nexus Project, over his refusal to unequivocally condemn university campuses' coddling of antisemitic criminals. The Senator went on to press Rachlin--a witnes  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Feb. 10, 2025, from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and the attorneys general from 22 other states: * * * To: Brandon L. Taylor, Director Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 * Dr. Tameka Owens, Acting Admini  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Highway Commission Selects Team for Project to Rebuild/Improve 20 Bridges in Seven (7) Counties Southwest District - The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected The ESS Team to improve 20 bridges in seven (7) counties in the Southwest District, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. There are 20 bridges in the bundle that will either be replaced or receive  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: * * * MDC invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at free workshops in the Northwest this March By Erin Woodiel St. JOSEPH, Mo.-- If you're a landowner in the Northwest region with questions about building a new pond, or enhancing an existing pond on your property, be sure to attend the Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) free pond management workshops this Ma  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Attorney General Andrew Bailey Calls on Elon Musk; DOGE to Investigate $5 Billion Waste in Grain Belt Express Project JEFFERSON CITY Mo, - Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion worth of planned waste in feder  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Launch of Missouri Blue Shield Program to Recognize Communities Dedicated to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply for Missouri Blue Shield designation, recognizing their commitment to enhancing public safety, strengthening support f  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Three Appointments to Various Boards, Fills Two County Office Vacancies Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three appointments to various boards and filled two county office vacancies. Scott Albers, of Country Club, was appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Mr. Albers is the president of Publ  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Kehoe announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 9th Judicial Circuits. Ellen W. Dunne, of Des Peres, was appointed as the Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Judge Dunne currently serves as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit, a position in which she has  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Shri Thanedar Re-Introduces the "Loans In Our Neighborhoods (LIONs) Act" to Enhance Small Business Financing Washington, DC - March 6th, 2025 - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13), alongside Rep. Mark Alford (MO-4), announced the re-introduction of the "Loans in our Neighborhoods (LIONs) Act," (H.R.1893) a bipartisan bill designed to amend the Small Business Act by increasing the maximum   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2025. The meeting by the Missouri Advisory Committee is scheduled on March 14, 2025. * * * AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Misso  more