March 2022

KANSAS CITY — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is hosting Vehicle Safety Recalls Week alongside the rest of the nation from March 7-11, 2022. The event coincides with the beginning of Daylight-Saving Time on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Twice a year, as Americans set their clocks forward and back, NHTSA works

JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Social Services has begun accepting applications for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a new program that may be able to help with a one-time payment for water and/or wastewater bills. LIHWAP can help with disconnection or reconnection fees, threats to disconnect water or wastewater, and current or past

JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has requested an emergency MOSERS Board of Trustees meeting to prevent the future purchase of Russian securities and to discuss the strategic divestment of existing Russian holdings.   “Vladimir Putin is a madman and it’s time for the world to cut him off. In Missouri, that starts with MOSERS.

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Tuesday that Missouri has been awarded a $42.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for broadband expansion. The funds received through the NTIA’s Broadband Infrastructure Program will be used for projects benefiting more than 13,000 households in

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins submitted an official letter to Missouri’s members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, Feb. 22, outlining the organization’s priorities as established by its membership. All Missouri Farm Bureau policies are written and voted upon by grassroots volunteer members.   “We are incredibly appreciative of

JEFFERSON CITY – In collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), members of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This year’s theme is “Awareness + Action.”   Committed to making sure the public understands the warning signs of problem gambling and – most importantly

JEFFERSON CITY – Earthquake experts from across the region are coming to St. Louis on Thursday, March 3 for the fourth annual Missouri Earthquake Summit. Previously held in the heart of the New Madrid Seismic Zone in southeast Missouri, the summit is coming to St. Louis for the first time, and will be held at the

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian national flag, beginning at sunset last night, March 1, 2022, until sunrise on Friday, March 4, 2022, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy against Russian invasion.   “Starting