MO State News

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completes 90-day finding for plains spotted skunk

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted.   The plains spotted […]

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Missouri’s youth workforce is shrinking, but more high school grads are going straight to work

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many Missouri employers depend on young workers, but there are fewer of them to hire. A new brief from University of Missouri Extension notes that the state’s population of 16- to 24-year-olds has shrunk over the past decade even as a bigger share of young people are entering the workforce right after high school—a

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – July Meeting

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 9 for a closed executive session at Dunn Ranch in Eagleville and July 10 for its regular open meeting at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Raymond T. (Ray) Wagner Jr., Vice Chair and Secretary Edward

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Governor Kehoe signs Missouri Innovation, Public Safety And Accountability Act into law

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 3231 into law, a priority piece of legislation impacting economic development efforts across the State of Missouri.   “Missouri is open for business, growth, and opportunity,” said Governor Kehoe. “The passage of House Bill 3231 was critical in our efforts to continue revitalizing Missouri’s main

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Gov. Kehoe signs healthcare bills

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bills (HB) 2372 and 2974 and Senate Bills (SB) 878, 999, 1019, and 1233 into law, reflecting Missouri’s commitment to improving healthcare access, transparency, and protections for vulnerable populations.    “I was proud to sign six bills into law today that will improve healthcare services

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Beat the burn: Planting trees and shrubs in July

COLUMBIA Mo.—Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Early spring and late fall are the traditional times for planting woody ornamentals. “However, with the development of different methods of growing nursery stock and modern transplanting equipment, planting at other

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Stars, Stripes and Live Entertainment at the Mo State Fair

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair has many things to offer for entertainment – from music to circus acts, and more, all included in the price of admission! Listed below are some of the entertainment options that will be performing at this year’s Fair. Visit the Fair’s website for full details on all the different stages, entertainers

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Reporting missing or found livestock in historic Southeast Missouri flooding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –In light of the recent historic flooding in Southeast Missouri, local residents are encouraged to report missing or found livestock.   To report missing or found (live or deceased) livestock, contact the Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division by reporting online or call at (573) 751-3377. Be prepared to report with the following

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