September 2022

Appeals Court affirms Ashcroft’s certification decision

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Secretary Ashcroft, again, was pleased with the court’s decision Monday to uphold his ballot certification and the process pertaining to the Marijuana Ballot Initiative.   The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals in Kansas City upheld Friday’s decision by the lower court, stating that the argument that the secretary lacked the authority to […]

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Biden-Harris Administration announces up to $169 Million in Brownfields grants now available to applicants

LENEXA, Kans. – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that approximately $169 million in funding is available for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants under the Fiscal Year 2023 grant competitions. This funding, which is boosted by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents a significant investment in overburdened and underserved

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Department of Agriculture awards grants to increase Missouri Specialty Crops

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture has awarded 20 projects across Missouri with funding through two different USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant programs to strengthen the market for Missouri grown specialty crops.   More than $900,000 will be used for projects that will expand markets, increase production, research crop-specific solutions for pests and

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Fall planting – Skip the invasives and plant natives!

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), alongside the Grow Native! native plant marketing and education program, is highlighting fall as an ideal time of year to plant native trees. From September 15th through October 15th, MoIP will be promoting information about the types of trees that are native to Missouri, as well

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MDC encourages turkey hunters to submit fall feathers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and submit feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project that will improve our ability to estimate turkey abundance across Missouri.   Hunters who successfully harvest a turkey during either the Archery Deer and Turkey Season

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Missouri State Parks celebrates Museum Day Saturday

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several Missouri state parks and historic sites are participating in a national initiative called Museum Day, organized by Smithsonian Magazine. This annual celebration encourages folks to express their curiosity by exploring museums and cultural institutions. This year’s Museum Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 17.   During the one-day event, participating museums,

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Missouri Vietnam Wall Run is this weekend

PERRYVILLE – The fourth annual statewide motorcycle ride to the Vietnam wall in Perryville, Missouri will begin in at least three locations: Springfield, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, and Olney, Illinois. This event is hosted by Veterans in Defense of Liberty’s Cav Div. Liberty Riders of America. http://www.vidolamerica.com/ This event will annually be held the weekend of

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