Missouri Department of Public Safety

The Doe Run Company Receives $1.2 Million Training Grant to Enhance Employee Skills and Strengthen Critical Mineral Production

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Friday, September 1, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Missouri One Start Job Retention Training Program (JRTP). This initiative, approved by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, is designed to help businesses remain competitive in the marketplace by retaining a skilled workforce and expanding career opportunities for their employees.

Key Points: 
  • The Doe Run Company has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Missouri One Start Job Retention Training Program, designed to support training and education as well as employee retention efforts.
  • Doe Run is partnering with Mineral Area College to supply the training, which covers key skills development for current and future industry needs, including plant operations, welding, mobile equipment maintenance and more.
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Missouri One Start Job Retention Training Program (JRTP).
  • For more information on Doe Run, its commitment to employee development , or to search career opportunities , visit www.DoeRun.com .

Missouri Labor Director, Rep. Boggs Commemorate Labor Day with Visit to Kemin Nutrisurance

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

In honor of this year's Labor Day, the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) Director Anna Hui and Missouri Rep. Mitch Boggs traveled to Verona to congratulate the employees and leadership of Kemin Nutrisurance for marking the milestone of three consecutive years without a workplace injury.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of this year's Labor Day, the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) Director Anna Hui and Missouri Rep. Mitch Boggs traveled to Verona to congratulate the employees and leadership of Kemin Nutrisurance for marking the milestone of three consecutive years without a workplace injury.
  • "In Verona, and at all of our global locations, safety is paramount to Kemin and one of our core company values.
  • Celebrating three years of exceptional workplace safety here is a significant milestone," said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries.
  • "For nearly two decades, our team members in Southwest Missouri have successfully grown manufacturing capabilities for our pet food business.

Tyler Technologies’ Solution to Improve Dispatch Communications for Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) for Tyler’s Enterprise Public Safety solution suite, including Enterprise CAD, Enterprise Law Enforcement Mobile, and Public Safety Analytics.

Key Points: 
  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) for Tyler’s Enterprise Public Safety solution suite, including Enterprise CAD, Enterprise Law Enforcement Mobile, and Public Safety Analytics.
  • MSHP is a division of the Missouri Department of Public Safety and has jurisdiction across the state.
  • “We are pleased to be selected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to improve dispatch communications and enhance their data and insights statewide,” said Andrew Hittle, president of Tyler’s Public Safety Division.
  • It is the fifth statewide highway patrol to select Tyler’s Enterprise Public Safety solution.

Frontline Education Partners with States to Deliver Substitute Training Program Focused on Building Substitute Pool, Accelerating Fill Rates

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Monday, April 3, 2023

“Our substitute training program is made up of robust curriculum that adheres to technical standards for eLearning software products.

Key Points: 
  • “Our substitute training program is made up of robust curriculum that adheres to technical standards for eLearning software products.
  • Our client in Missouri saw a 61% increase in unique substitutes accepting jobs after completing Frontline’s training program.
  • Frontline Education was selected as the state’s partner to deliver the training and to prepare individuals to apply for a Missouri substitute teacher license.
  • In addition, Frontline offers a similar training program designed for the needs of paraprofessionals who support teachers and students with classroom and instructional management.

AWP Automated Flagger Assistance Devices Improve Work Zone Safety and Efficiency

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Monday, December 12, 2022

The company's new automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) save lives, reduce injuries and support customers in completing projects on or ahead of schedule.

Key Points: 
  • The company's new automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) save lives, reduce injuries and support customers in completing projects on or ahead of schedule.
  • "The National Safety Council reported 857 deaths and 44,240 total injuries from work zone crashes in 20201," said Josh Shipman, chief revenue officer.
  • AFADs are automated work zone safety systems that use onboard Google/Waze technology to divert 25% of traffic around the work zone entirely.
  • 2 Evaluation of Automated Flagger Devices, MoDOT, 2017
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Minister of Justice Announces New Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that Dr. Benjamin Roebuck has been appointed to the position of Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that Dr. Benjamin Roebuck has been appointed to the position of Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime.
  • In 2007, the Government of Canada created the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime to serve as an independent resource for victims in Canada.
  • In addition to its direct work with victims, the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime also works to ensure that policy makers and other criminal justice personnel are aware of victims' needs and concerns and to identify important issues and trends that may negatively impact victims.
  • Victims can contact the Office to learn more about their rights under federal law and the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any federal agency or federal legislation dealing with victims of crime.

U.S. STRATEGIC METALS ANNOUNCES WHOLLY DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF CRITICAL MINERALS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Strategic Metals, LLC ("USSM"), a company committed to obtaining the critical minerals ethically and sustainably to fuel the green energy revolution and advance America's economic and national security, today announced that it will break ground later this month for a pilot precursor cathode active material ("PCAM") plant on USSM's facility in rural Missouri.

Key Points: 
  • USSM's PCAM facility, combined with its existing hydrometallurgical processing plant ("hydromet"), will close the loop on the production of critical minerals wholly within the United States.
  • When USSM enters production of PCAM, American electric vehicle manufacturers and battery companies may no longer need to go outside the United Statesto China or other countriesto get the critical material needed to power their vehicles.
  • Today, China processes upwards of 90% of the world's cobalt along with many other critical minerals.
  • As a result, China controls a key element of the world's supply chain for EV batteries and other critical
    aerospace and defense applications.

Ryan Patrick Waters is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, September 12, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Attorney for his professional excellence in Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.

Key Points: 
  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Attorney for his professional excellence in Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.
  • Mr. Ryan Patrick Waters and his law partner, Daniel Dodson, are the founders and attorneys at Dodson & Waters LLC.
  • Waters saw that many lawyers were perceived negatively, and he strived to be an excellent lawyer to transform public perception of the job.
  • Waters has been described as a "lawyer with passion and heart to lead the change that people wanted to see in the world."

Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Attorney for his achievements in Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.

Key Points: 
  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Patrick Waters is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Attorney for his achievements in Civil and Criminal Law and in acknowledgment of his work at Dodson & Waters LLC.
  • Mr. Ryan Patrick Waters and his law partner, Daniel Dodson, are the founders and attorneys at Dodson & Waters LLC.
  • Waters saw that many lawyers were perceived negatively, and he strived to be an excellent lawyer to transform public perception of the job.
  • Waters has been described as a "lawyer with passion and heart to lead the change that people wanted to see in the world."

Suit Filed for Passengers and Crew in Amtrak Wreck

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Friday, July 1, 2022

The suit alleges that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), Amtrak, and MS Contracting, LLC, a trucking company, are responsible for causing the collision.

Key Points: 
  • The suit alleges that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), Amtrak, and MS Contracting, LLC, a trucking company, are responsible for causing the collision.
  • This is a tragedy that would never have happened, if the railroads had acted on warnings they had for years.
  • According to the suit, the passengers are Sherri Schwanz of Lansing, KS, Kimberly Howard of Lawrence, KS, Noel Lucero of Wichita, KS and Allen Gallaway of Andover, KS.
  • The crew members are Brian Marra and Chris Marzullo both of Chicago, IL, who were Amtrak conductors on the train.