May 2022

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.), Rob Portman (Ohio), and Chris Coons (Del.) introduced a resolution recognizing Poland’s efforts in welcoming Ukrainian refugees and supporting the Ukrainian resistance. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over three million Ukrainians have fled across the border into Poland. Poland continues to accept the highest number of refugees

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) joins Governor Mike Parson and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe this week to recognize National Small Business Week, May 2 through May 5, 2022, by highlighting the importance of Missouri’s small businesses. This year’s theme is “Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship.”   “The vast majority of Missouri’s

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Parson has signed a proclamation designating May Foster Care Month in Missouri, a time to recognize the vital role of foster parents and their support of children in need of loving, temporary homes.   “Foster parents provide the security, safety, and stability that children entering care so desperately need,”

JFFERSON CITY — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging Missouri state legislators to pass Bentley’s Law (HB 1954) by Representative Mike Henderson before May 13 when this legislative session ends.   The bill was to be considered by the Missouri Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs at 9 a.m. this morning.   Bentley’s Law, created

WASHINGTON – Following a letter sent last week from U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.) to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the National Park Service has announced they will reinstate police escorts for American veterans traveling to Washington, D.C., as part of the Honor Flight Network. In their letter to Secretary Haaland, the senators noted