WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference with Representatives Janelle Bynum and Kelly Morrison, MD, to highlight the 52nd Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and the failure of House Republicans to prioritize the needs of everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much for joining us. I'm grateful to be joined today by Represen  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: By Francis Skalicky WEST PLAINS, Mo. - Jason Langston is now enforcing Missouri's fish and wildlife regulations in a part of the state he knows well. Langston, a native of Howell County began his duties as Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Agenti n Howell County on Jan. 1. He will work alongside fellow Howell County conservation agent Cpl. Matt Franks. Langston is replacing former H  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025: The public is invited to public hearings regarding the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville project from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, in Warrenton, and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, in Wentzville. This is the second construction project in MoDOT's Statewide Improve I-70 Program and will add a third lane of travel in each direction to Interstate 70 from   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release: A Houston, Texas, woman was sentenced in federal court today for fraudulently receiving more than $800,000 in Missouri and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment benefits using the identity information of numerous other persons. Prayshana Washington, 37, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to three years   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025, announcing sub-Cabinet appointments: * * * To the Senate of the United States, I nominate * Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Lester Martinez-Lopez. * Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, vice Monica M. Bertagnolli, resigned. * James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budge  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025: ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning an intersection improvement project on at U.S. Route 169 and Buchanan County Route FF to add a culvert extension, turn lanes and improve turning for tractor trailers. This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as a part of MoDOT's January 2026 letting. You are invited to attend a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 22, 2025, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Michael Boren, of Idaho, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, vice Homer L. Wilkes, resigned. Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, vice Polly Ellen Trottenberg, resigned. William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration, vic  more