MO State News

Celebrate Missouri’s trees through Arbor Days in April

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. Missouri Arbor Day is Friday, April 7. Missouri has been observing the state’s official Arbor Day on the first Friday in …

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False threats target several Missouri schools

By Alisa Nelson, Missourinet JEFFERSON CITY – Several Missouri schools were in lockdown mode yesterday due to prank calls alleging a shooter on campus. The calls, a technique known as swatting, have sent law enforcement officers to the scene to quickly move in and search buildings.   Local media sources report classes have been canceled …

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Hop on over to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park for an Easter Extravaganza April 8

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Saturday, April 8, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is holding its annual Easter Extravaganza.   Starting at noon, kids of all ages are invited to join park team members for a fun-filled day of crafts, games and more. Participants are encouraged to bring a basket or bag for the Easter egg …

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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month: Brain Injury Fact of the Day

Short and long-term effects of brain injury can be blurry vision, poor balance, or constant headaches that interfere with your farming operation. It can also put you at greater risk for another injury or incident such as a fall, being struck by an object, or chronic pain. Treatment for symptoms and taking precautions can reduce …

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Missouri hospitals provide $1.6 billion in free healthcare

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s hospitals provided more than $1.6 billion in uncompensated care in 2021, according to new data from the Missouri Hospital Association. Uncompensated care is the combined total of charity care and bad debt reported by hospitals at cost. In 2021, hospitals’ charity care was more than $1 billion. At the same …

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Spring wildflower hikes offered at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Join team members at Dr. Edmund A. Babler State Park for a spring wildflower hike. The 1.25-mile hike will allow guests to explore the Hawthorn Trail to see spring wildflowers that are blooming.   There will be several opportunities to explore the park for the first signs of spring. Join park team …

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Ashcroft Triumphs when Biden fails: ESG HB 863 moves forward

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As President Biden recently vetoed bipartisan congressional legislation surrounding ESG, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft continues to lead efforts to protect Missourians against deceptive investing practices.   After months of work, Ashcroft is pleased that legislation initiated by his office regarding impact investing – often called ESG – has now passed …

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Attorney General Bailey pushes back on Biden’s attempt to rescind protection for student religious groups

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to defend Missourians’ religious liberty, Attorney General Bailey and 21 other states directed a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, urging his department to retain a provision that compels public universities to comply with the First Amendment or else lose grant funding – a provision put in place …

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