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At SEMO’s University Center, Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th Congressional District—Frank Barnitz and Chris Reichard—participated in a public debate on May 16, discussing their views on several topics, such as gun violence, education, affordability, and the 'Citizens United' decision.
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We learn more about SEMO's Small Business Development Center and get an update on enrollment at the Southeast Missouri State University.
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The temperatures really started turning up this past weekend here in Southeast Missouri, but that’s not the only thing on the rise. Recent reports indicate that while the blistering pace of inflation has cooled slightly from its historic peaks, "sticky" prices in essential sectors like housing and services continue to keep the Federal Reserve, and local businesses, on high alert.
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