March 2024

Nine microbusiness cannabis facility licenses revoked due to ineligibility

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–In order to ensure the integrity of Missouri’s voter-approved regulatory program for microbusiness licenses, the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked nine microbusiness dispensary licenses.   Article XIV outlines the intent of a microbusiness license as a cannabis business that will operate on a smaller scale then medical or comprehensive licenses […]

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Revolutionizing drone navigation: AI algorithms take flight

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Thanks to smart algorithms powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drones could one day pilot themselves — no humans needed — using visual landmarks to help them navigate from one point to another. That’s the aim of a two-year project led by University of Missouri researchers and supported by a $3.3 million grant

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Sean McNamara’s ‘On Fire’ film is the first to use the new Show MO Motion Media Tax Credit

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Jefferson City, Mo. — The inspirational story of a St. Louis native who overcomes near-fatal burn injuries was the first feature film to receive funding through Missouri’s Show MO Motion Media Tax Credit, also known as the Show MO Act.   In-Missouri spending for the production of “On Fire” totaled nearly $6.9 million over 19 days

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SGHS Scholar Bowl Team performs well at MAAA Conference Tournament

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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Congratulations to the SGHS Scholar Bowl on their 4th place finish at the MAAA 2024 Conference Tournament!     Back Row (left to right): Damien Wheeler, Char Drost IV, Isaiah Hill, Conner Hardin; Center Row (left to right): Parker Warren, Levi Richardson, Charles McGuire; Front Row (Left to Right): Emma Mittermeyer,

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Share your strength: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla

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Sign up now for SIU’s inaugural Glow Run on April 17

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By Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A fun new sporting event is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, courtesy of its Recreational Sports and Services.   The inaugural SIU Glow Run is set for 7 p.m. April 17 at Campus Lake, and everyone is welcome to participate. Participants are encouraged to bring their glow and

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SIU prof seeks info, artifacts about university’s history with women’s college sports

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Women’s History Month, a sports studies professor is gathering information and photos to chronicle the university’s groundbreaking role in women’s college athletics. Bobbi Knapp, associate professor of sport studies with a cross appointment in women, gender and sexuality studies, said SIU, its women’s

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Social Security Administration will remove food from SSI income calculations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration has published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. “A vital part of our mission is helping

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