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Ozarks-area April 2 ballots include votes on marijuana taxes, school bonds, charters
With less than two weeks before municipal elections around the Ozarks, do you know what's on your ballot? In addition to races for school board and city offices, voters in Springfield and surrounding communities will get the chance to voice their opinions on school bonds, marijuana tax and charter amendments on April 2 during the municipal elections. ...
Wrong ballots issued in Fair Grove leave write-in candidate's win uncertain
Some people voting in Fair Grove on Tuesday received the wrong ballots. With a tight race between a long-time alderman and a write-in candidate, the mix-up is bringing uncertainty to the Fair Grove Board of Aldermen race. Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller said after city ward boundaries were adjusted in...
Show-Me Institute: Pot taxes can help municipal kettles get into the black
When Missouri voters approved the ballot initiative legalizing marijuana in 2022, one part of the plan authorized cities and counties to enact a 3% tax on marijuana sales in their communities (once again upon voter approval). Many cities proposed such taxes in 2023, but several cities in the greater Springfield area waited until 2024 to consider it, including Nixa, Republic, and Rogersville. The argument in favor of voters approving the tax is straightforward enough, but the debate over what to do with the new tax revenue is more complex. ...
Wildfire burns 12 acres in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. – A controlled burn got out of hand Thursday afternoon, according to the Fire Chief of the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District. The fire began as a man burned debris on his land, but the fire quickly got out of hand and left the man with a minor burn to his hand. The […]
🚧 Bridge Rehabilitation to Close Route B Bridge in Webster County
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Springfield/Joplin, MO. Beginning the week of March 18th, the Route B bridge over Interstate 44, located west of Marshfield near Exit 96, will be closed for rehabilitation. Contractor crews are scheduled to undertake this vital maintenance task, which is expected to span up to 115 days. Motorists who regularly traverse this bridge should plan alternative routes to circumvent the closure and be prepared for the accompanying changes in traffic patterns. The rehabilitation of the bridge is a significant infrastructure enhancement, aiming to improve the longevity and safety of the bridge for all users. For further information regarding the closure and updates on the progress, please refer to the provided link: https://t.co/X8CHrDE8Ls. This development is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements by MoDOTSW to ensure the quality and reliability of transportation in the area.
🚧 Public Meeting Notice: I-44 Resurfacing Plans Near Strafford, MO
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Springfield/Joplin, MO. Residents are reminded that there is one week remaining to participate in the virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming construction plans for Interstate 44 near Strafford. This online meeting is a significant opportunity for community members to view and comment on the proposed plans for rebuilding and resurfacing the highway. Those interested can access the meeting through the provided link: https://t.co/detjUUHAHL. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT Southwest) is hosting this virtual gathering. Stakeholders are encouraged to attend and take an active role in the planning process.
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