“All politics is local.” This quote is most often attributed to Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The quote is especially true on the smallest levels of government, such as Missouri cities, town and/or other governmental bodies. Often, these governmental bodies are governed by an elected, but unpaid board…

The United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Town of Greece v. Galloway on Monday, May 5, 2014. The 5-4 decision recognizes the historical tradition of opening public meetings with prayer. Lyle Denniston, of SCOTUS Blog, provides the following analysis of the opinion and how public bodies should address a prayer policy: First:…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the Mo-Ark Water Company in Stone County, Missouri, as the Company begins work on water line repairs and to upgrade 6,000 feet of water line to 8 inch mains, construct a new standpipe and well house, and install a new well pump and…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is continuing to work with the South Dunklin County Reorganized Common Sewer District. The District, formed to provide sewer service to the J.D. Community outside of Kennett, Missouri, passed its formation vote in April, 2009. The new District held a board meeting to discuss the project. For more information,…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with Pike Creek Sewer District in Butler County, Missouri, as the District begins work on Phase III of its existing sewer system. The District recently obtained an additional $1,423,800.00 from USDA-Rural Development to help pay for the project. Phase III will provide sewer service…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the J.D. Community in Dunklin County, Missouri, to address their sewer issues. The firm is working with the federal EPA, Migrant Whole Health Organization and community leaders to help form a sewer district. Funding would come from the EPA and USDA-Rural Development, along…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the Southeast Sewer District of Johnson County, Missouri, as the District begins work on the first Phase of its sewer system. The District recently obtained $1,922,700.00 from USDA-Rural Development to help pay for the project. The project will provide sewer services to over…

Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with Public Water Supply District No. 4 of Washington County, Missouri, as the District begins to provide sewer service. The District recently obtained an additional $30,000.00 grant from USDA-Rural Development to help defray contract bids that came in higher than expected. The District will…