MO State News

PSC Approves Evergy-Nucor Agreement with Conditions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) today has issued an order approving an agreement, with conditions, between Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West (Evergy) and Nucor Steel Sedalia, LLC (Nucor) allowing Nucor to participate in Evergy’s Business Demand Response Program (BDR). On December 18, 2025, Evergy filed an application […]

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Bipartisan “America the Beautiful Act” Offers Historic Opportunity to Protect Missouri Public Lands for Nation’s Semiquincentennial

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the nation continues to celebrate our 250th anniversary, a broad, bipartisan coalition is calling on Congress to pass a crucial piece of legislation that maintains our public lands and national heritage for generations to come. The America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547, H.R. 9250) would ensure that America’s national parks, forests, public lands,

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources thanks voters for their support of Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax

Department looks to the future for state parks, historic sites, soil and water conservation JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUGUST 4, 2026 — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to thank Missouri voters for their continued support of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax. “We are very honored Missouri voters demonstrated their confidence in

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds Available

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that demonstrate economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation.   Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implementing production infrastructure,

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Attorney General Hanaway Obtains Medicaid Fraud Guilty Plea For Over $37,000 In Services Not Provided

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against personal care attendant (PCA) Darrell Carr, who submitted false statements and time records in order to receive payments from Missouri Medicaid. Carr was a PCA for his father-in-law, the Medicaid recipient, where

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Branson to Attend 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally

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Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S

Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S., scoring 62.66 out of 100 on the Driving Danger Index.   The ranking is based on average annual fatal crashes from 2020–2024 weighted against bridge and road condition data, according to an analysis of NHTSA crash data and ASCE infrastructure report card data.  

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MoDOT is hiring service-oriented individuals to join winter maintenance crews

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state.   “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our

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