July 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – From July 22 – 26, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the United Kingdom and Belgium for an international Trade Mission. The U.K. and Belgium are top sources of foreign direct investment and key trade partners for Missouri, with more than $307 million and $330 million in

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With the primary election approaching, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is highlighting important dates and facts to help ensure Missourians are prepared for the election – August 6, 2024.    Tuesday, July 23 is the first day of No-excuse in-person absentee voting with photo ID   Wednesday, July 24 is the last

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – An ongoing child welfare transformation project conducted in partnership between the Missouri Department of Social Services and Change & Innovation Agency (C!A) was recently recognized for successful implementation. The project received the Gold Stevie® Award in the Management category at the 22nd Annual American Business Awards® in New York City on Tuesday, June

SEDALIA – Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Missouri Agriculture?    Nominate them for the 2025 Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame.   The Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame was created in 2023 to recognize farmers, ranchers, and agri-business leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to Missouri agriculture. Nominees for

WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has released a statement following Joe Biden announcing he is suspending his campaign for President of the United States:   “Joe Biden’s time in elected office is far past its expiration date. Biden’s three-and-a-half-year tenure in the White House has brought Americans crushing inflation, an abysmal foreign policy record,