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Coast Guard cleaning spill on Mississippi River near Granite City

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(KTRS) The Coast Guard says it is responding to a fuel spill on the Mississippi River near Granite City. Authorities report that the vessel was damaged Thursday while using Lock and Dam 27. The fuel tank holds approximately 20,000 gallons and is reportedly contained inside the lock and dam. The Mississippi River is closed at Lock and…

Missouri Legislature passes limits on paycheck union fees

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill requiring public employees’ to give permission every year for union dues to be withheld from their paychecks. The House voted 109-49 Thursday to send the legislation to Gov. Jay Nixon. The Senate passed the bill 23-7 earlier this week. The Democratic governor vetoed a similar…