September 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that it has invested $12.8 million in Missouri from President Biden’s Infrastructure Law into two rail improvement projects. Nationally, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested more than $1.4 billion into 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C. […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft criticized yesterday’s court ruling regarding proposed ballot language which his office wrote relating to abortion initiatives filed with the secretary of state’s office.    In a media statement, Ashcroft said:   “We will not stand idly by while the courts hide the effects of this amendment and

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Financial Assistance Center has announced upcoming bidding opportunities for public drinking water system lead service line inventory projects. The bidding is open to contractors, engineering firms and any other professional entity capable of completing the work.   Bidders are encouraged to check often for new opportunities

COLUMBIA, Mo. — By 2040, an estimated 26 million Americans will be living as survivors of cancer. While advances in technology and medical treatments have increased their survival rates, cancer survivors are still at a higher risk than the general population for both a return of their cancer or a new type of cancer forming.

BOSTON, MASS. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 8.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 23.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Mizzou Medal of Distinction is among the University of Missouri’s most prestigious service awards designed to recognize its honorees for serving their community through a sense of accomplishment and vision.   The award’s first recipient is Nobel Laureate George P. Smith, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus of biological sciences, who was awarded

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking input from turkey hunters on possible changes to spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons, including all-day spring hunting and reduced harvest limits for fall seasons.   “In the nearly 20 years since the last significant regulations change for turkey hunting, much has changed