Proclamation on Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy In Highland Park, Illinois
JULY 05, 2022
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on our Independence Day, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 9, 2022. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-seventh.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Route PP in Stoddard County Closed for Pavement Repairs
Route PP in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route 51 to County Road 278.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
Calling all fin-atics! We’ve teamed up with Discovery to celebrate the best week of the year: #SharkWeek! In honor of this, we’ve got a new reason for you to sign up to give blood. Come to give blood in July to automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package for outdoor adventure, including a Nine Foot Standup Paddleboard, Beach Cruiser Bicycle, Smokeless Portable Fire Pit, One-Seater Kayak and a $500 gift card to put toward accessories.^
Whether it’s watching an adrenaline-boosting episode of Shark Week or donating blood at your nearest drive or donation center, there are plenty of ways to get your heart pumping this summer. Will you help us with the constant need for blood? Together, we’ll keep the blood supply steady for patients this summer and beyond.
Type O positive blood donors like you are especially needed this week! You can help us avoid a dangerous situation by signing up to give ASAP. This will help ensure this universal blood type is on hand this summer.
As a special thank you, come to give blood June 30-July 10 and get an exclusive Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last!* Carry it on your next trip to your local aquarium or use it to stash some snacks for your next blood donation. (And you know you can count on us to have some snacks waiting for you, too!)
Tyson Foods INC will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 1001 East Stoddard Street in Dexter, MO. Sponsor Code: TysonFoodsIncDexter
Beginning with the November 2022 election Missouri voters will have to show a PHOTO IDENTIFICATION to cast a regular ballot. This is a result of a law signed Wednesday, June 29, 2022 by Governor Mike Parson that caps a nearly two-decade long push by many Republicans for stricter voting requirements.
The new election law will also open a two-week window for people to cast absentee ballots in person without requiring them to cite a reason why they can not vote on Election Day.
This law will take effect August 28, 2022 just a few weeks after the August 2nd primary
Missouri’s measure was backed by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. who called it “one of the strongest election laws in the country.”
Seventeen states besides Missouri had voter photo identification laws in effect as of this spring, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, and 19 states had identification laws that accepted proof other than photos.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft speaks to reporters on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his Capitol office in Jefferson City, Mo. Ashcroft supported legislation signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson that will require a photo identification to cast a regular ballot. AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
