JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 9 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards record $289 million loan to Missouri American Water Company St. Louis drinking water provider will make extensive improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $289 million in financial assistance to the Missouri American Water Company for upgrades to the company's St. Louis Central Water Treatment Plant. T  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 9 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Albuquerque meat processor expands, adding 10 jobs ALBUQUERQUE -- No Bull Prime Meats, a Northeast Albuquerque meat processing company that sources livestock from its ranch in McIntosh, is expanding operations with assistance from an economic development grant that will help create jobs, increase processing capacity, and strengthen New Mexico's local food supply chain. T  more