KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area - November 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in October and November, up 2.0 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.2  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent in November, up 2.6 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were down 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "In Missouri, when you look someone in the eye, shake their hand, and agree to a deal, you honor it. However, in the latest attempt to divide the American people and politicize our military, following good-faith b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 3, 2024, from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment: * * * To: Rachel Dean Data Gathering, Analysis, Management and Policy Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004-0001 Dean.rachel@epa.gov Re: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0538 Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) called for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to support commerce on the Missouri River instead of removing 36 of its Aids to Navigation (ATONs) north of Blencoe, Iowa. Navigation on the Missouri River is an integral part of moving Iowa's inputs and goods both domestically and worldwide. In recent years, navigation up to Sioux City, Iowa has increased, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 5, 2024, from Amy M. Bourne, president of Bourne Logistics Management Inc., Joplin, Missouri: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 371 Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0257 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Br more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: (Kansas City, MO) This weekend, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City surprised U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II by honoring the 10-term Missouri Congressman at their 47th Noche de Gala. The Congressman, a United Methodist Minister, had been asked to deliver the invocation to open the program. However, President/CEO Carlos Gomez asked him to return to the stage and thanked him fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA) from today's hearing entitled, "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation": Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Protecting Families From Tax Hikes Must Be An Immediate Priority of Next Congress * * * The 2017 Trump tax cuts brought relief to every corner of America's economy and to millions of families who today are struggling with the worst spike in prices in a generation. Having spent the past four years weathering an over 20 percent inflation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024, showing core inflation remained above the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target: "This report is further evidence of the economic mess the Biden-Ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and National Policing Institute issued a 72-page report in January 2024 entitled "Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability." The report was written by Colby Dolly, Jennifer Calnon Cherkauskas, Eiryn Renouard and Ellie Hansen. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Letter from the Director more ST

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * District will plan and design drinking water system improvements * * * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $278,000 low-interest loan to Carter County Public Water Supply District No. 1 for planning and design work related to the district's ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover early  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Missouri Field Office issued the following news release: St. Louis, MO - In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey 1515 cattle operations in Missouri to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. "This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions and plan for herd expansion or red more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Missouri Field Office issued the following news release: St. Louis, Missouri -- December 2024 - Starting in late December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will measure sheep and goat inventories and wool and mohair production through a nationwide survey. The agency will contact over 650 producers across Missouri. "Interest in sheep  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Topeka, KS U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce a direct result for Winchester from his request in last week's Senate hearing with the Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). For months Senator Marshall has pushed the USPS to approve the lease for this facility, following his persistence and advocacy, the USPS has finalized the lease agreement to construct a new post office more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Missouri Coalition for Children: * * * To: Martin O'Malley, Commissioner, Social Security Administration Rebecca Jones Gaston, Commissioner, Administration for Children, Youth, and Families Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. Reference: Request for Information: Use and Conservation of Social Security Benefits and more ST