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CAPITOL DISCUSSION

Law enforcement professionals at all levels, from local police forces to sheriff’s departments, state police and federal law enforcement agencies, leave home each day not knowing what challenges they will encounter, but prepared to face danger head on. We are all grateful for the service and sacrifice of our officers and we have a responsibility to ensure they have the resources, equipment and training to do their job.
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THE FIRST DISTRICT

This week, I led a letter, along with 56 of my colleagues, to President Biden asking him to end the COVID-19 U.S.-Canada cross-border vaccination mandate for commercial truck drivers. Canada’s vaccination and testing requirements expired earlier this month, but the U.S.
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Silver Dollar City’s Stake in the Future

Branson, Missouri - With strong commitment and focus on the guest experience, Silver Dollar City continues to look to the future by implementing projects totaling more than $30 million in improvements. Significant projects are underway to include new guest offerings; enhanced benefits for employee recruitment & retention; and parking, road & infrastructure improvements.
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Turnout to vote

Usually, the voter turnout is low during the mid-term elections. However, this midterm election has shown an uptick in voters at the polling sites in Marion County.
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Crisis in Marion County

How does the decisions by the Marion County Judge and Quorum Court affect the residents of Marion County? A group of concerned citizens have expressed strong opinions concerning the actions of the Marion County Quorum Court passing legislation only to be vetoed by the Judge John Massey.
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Veteran’s Day Programs

Area schools present programs to honor Veteran that served in the defense the United States. Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11, and the Flippin School District, Yellville-Summit and Bruno-Pyatt will host ceremonies.
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