WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) on tonight's accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Air  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver's Statement on America's Worst Aviation Disaster in Over a Decade (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after America's worst aviation disaster in over a decade. "First and foremost, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victims of this horrific tragedy. During this extr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Greater Goods Digital Kitchen Scales Hazard: The recalled digital kitchen scales violate the mandatory federal regulations for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the scale has a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, and a spare coin battery provided with the product not in child resistant packaging as r  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department Of Natural Resources names new Missouri State Parks Director JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JAN. 30, 2025 - Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer today announced Laura Hendrickson has accepted the role of director for the Division of State Parks. Hendrickson assumes the role effective immediately. "Laura brings almost 30 years of Missouri state   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Ozark Beach Hydroelectric Project, located on the White River in Taney County, Missouri. The assessment was conducted as part of the review process for a new major license to continue operating and maintaining the facility. FERC staff analyzed the project's potential environmental impacts and concluded that, with appropriate environmental protective measures, li  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project, proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. in Osage County, Oklahoma. The project, which aims to expand the company's natural gas transmission capacity, includes the construction of a 6,091-horsepower turbine compressor unit, associated piping, and other facilities. Once completed, the project is expected   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Opens Hotline to Assist Missourians Impacted by DCA Plane Crash Last night a flight originating out of Wichita, Kansas crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is actively monitoring developments and released the following statements. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Promises from Kash Patel to Clean Up FBI, End Biden's Abuses U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today secured the commitment of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to end the Biden-era FBI attacks on Christians and parents and seek accountability for those responsible. During his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing, Patel assur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Neal, Schmitt, Kaine Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of National Catholic Schools Week Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Congressman Richard Neal (MA-01) and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) in reintroducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in honor of National Catholic Schools Week. This resolution recognizes the contributions of Cath  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- The Missouri Corn Growers Association issued the following news release: Corn farmers, industry representatives, and guests from across the state gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., yesterday for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual meeting and legislative day. The morning kicked off at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with MCGA's annual meeting, where Attorney General Andrew Bailey provided the keynote address. Members also reviewed financials, heard f  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced Georgia R. Phillips, 49, of East St. Louis, Illinois, to 120 months (10 years) in federal prison for the offense of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Court records reflect that Phillips was pulled over for a traffic violation on Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County last May. Du  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- Several applicants have filed under the Change in Bank Control Act to acquire shares of Stark Bancshares, Inc., and its subsidiary LimeBank. The applicants include Tony Steele, Tyler Steele, Carolyn Grimsley, and others, representing various locations across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The applications are subject to review by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as well as the Board of Governors, which will consider the factors set forth in the Act to de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) and Congressman George Latimer (D-NY), along with Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), introduced theTransparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act, a bipartisan initiative to improve transparency and accountability in the bidding process for small and minority/women-owned businesses aiming to provide their products or services to t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Questions President Trump's Nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, in Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI Director, on how he will promote law-and-order and scale back the weaponization of the department that the Biden Administration pushed, while highlighting   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Rate of detection in the state remains high despite the decreased total * * * Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Missouri airports discovered a total of 192 firearms in travelers' carry-on luggage last year, a statewide decrease of nearly ten percent from the 2023 total. Each of the firearms was discove  more