MO State News

Veterans encouraged to apply for managed deer hunts at Mark Twain, Crowder state parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Are you, or do you know, a Missouri veteran who enjoys deer hunting? Veterans are encouraged to apply to be one of the 35 lucky winners to participate in special managed deer hunts at Mark Twain State Park or at Crowder State Park. The application period is now open, and veterans can […]

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MoDNR updates flood and drought app to include 93 state park and historic site boundaries

JEFFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has updated the Missouri Flood & Drought app to include Missouri’s 93 state park and historic site boundaries and labels, making it easier for users to identify locations on the platform. Missouri’s Division of State Parks maintains comprehensive emergency response protocols developed in coordination with local

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2026 Missouri Wine Competition winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held in Columbia, Missouri, July 14-16. Our 8 esteemed judges spent two days blind tasting wines entered from across the Show-Me-State. 277 wines were entered in this year’s competition. Prestigious judges with a variety of different skill sets, experiences and qualifications from across the

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University of Missouri Extension releases factsheet on Cyclospora

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora.   Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water.   Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation.   Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is

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ServMO announces AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants

JEFFERSON CITY – ServMO is pleased to announce the availability of AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants to enable organizations to plan a proposed AmeriCorps program in Missouri. From January to June 2027, selected organizations will use planning grants to prepare to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the subsequent 2027-2028 operational grant cycle.   Available

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Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar introduce bipartisan bill to protect Americans from harmful online search monopolies

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans’ Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors. The bipartisan legislation would put into law remedies sought by then-Attorney General Schmitt and the Justice Department after the Google Search Monopoly Case, the nation’s first Big Tech

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Hawley expands Postal Service investigation, questions retention of New York consultants

WASHINGTON — Last Thursday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expanded his investigation into the United States Postal Service (USPS) after Postmaster General David Steiner refused to provide answers for the terrible postal service in Missouri. Senator Hawley questioned USPS’ apparent retention of a New York consulting firm while Missourians’ mail delivery lags, despite Congress passing thePostal Service Reform Act in 2022 to equip

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