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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Office of Administration has announced the renovation and restoration of the state Capitol has reached its completion. This marks the completion of the first major construction project for the building and brings the structure back to serviceable condition while also ensuring the historic structure is properly preserved for decades to come. After more than 100 years of deterioration on the exterior and substructure of the historic Missouri State Capitol, bon...

The  Office of Administration announced on Friday, January 29, 2020 that the renovation and restoration of Missouri State Capitol has reached its completion. According to a news release, this marks the completion of the first major construction project for the building and brings the structure back to serviceable condition while also ensuring the historic structure is properly preserved for decades to come. After more than 100 years of deterioration on the exterior and substructure of the his...

Former Charlotte City Council member James Mitchell makes replacement recommendation Charlotte City Council to appoint new member By WBTV Web Staff | January 30, 2021 at 9:59 PM EST - Updated January 31 at 11:23 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - James “Smuggie” Mitchell, who resigned as Charlotte City Council member on Jan. 11, has recommended a replacement to fill his vacant seat. Mitchell recommended Jessica Davis to serve in his chair as an at-large council member to fulfill the remaining...

WFAE The city of Charlotte and CMS need census data to draw new districts to comply with the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling of "One Person, One Vote." With the release of that delayed, both are scrambling to determine how they can draw new maps in time for their fall elections. The release of highly detailed, precinct-by-precinct population counts from the 2020 census has been delayed by several months, which could impact the elections for the Charlotte City Council and Charlotte-Mecklenburg school...

Rev Patrick Baker with Bible teaching from South Grove Free Presbyterian Church

A state Senator who represents South County and West County and has been a harsh critic of business restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 has tested positive for the contagion and may have infected others during two lengthy committee meetings. Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, confirmed on Twitter Friday afternoon that he is ill, sending the tweet about 18 hours after rumors began circulating of his infection. “I am self-isolating after I have tested positive for COVID-19,”...

Kubota Next-generation Excavators, Coupler Lead New Products for 2021 New products include the KX057-5 and U55-5 compact excavators and a new quick coupler, with more product roll-outs planned for summer. January 26, 2021 Kubota KX057-5 Compact Excavator Available at dealerships this quarter, Kubotas new KX057-5 and the U55-5 compact excavators lead the company’s construction equipment introductions in 2021. Both models offer upgrades from the previous (-4) units.  “With the new KX057-5 ...

Rev Patrick Baker with Bible teaching from South Grove Free Presbyterian Church

Wed January 27, 2021 - National Edition Kubota Engineered to meet the needs of contractors working in tight spaces, the new U55-5 has a reduced tail swing to maneuver in any size job site. Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new compact excavators and a new hydraulic quick coupler available at dealerships this quarter and plans for another excavator this summer. The introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5 lead the companys construction equipment product introductions in 2021. Both m...

Unsplash The Charlotte City Council has asked the city attorney to draft a new ordinance to extend legal protections to the LGBTQ community. Nearly five years after the city of Charlotte fought the state over House Bill 2, City Council members have asked city attorney Patrick Baker to write a new ordinance that would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ community. There is no timetable for when council members may discuss an ordinance, and the city said it wants to go slow and meet with busin...