MO State News

Comprehensive utilities bill will foster economic growth and energy grid modernization

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a comprehensive utilities bill, reminiscent of the legislative utilities omnibus that garnered significant support last year. HB 1746, sponsored by State Rep. Michael O’Donnell, encompasses a range of provisions aimed at enhancing utility infrastructure and affordability across the state. “This legislation tackles our state’s challenges […]

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Delta Regional Authority awards nearly $500,000 in funding to address infrastructure needs

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding nearly $500,000 to five communities across Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri in its third round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. Funding for this program was made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden — a key part of his Investing in

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Filing has ended for August primary election

JEFFERSON CITY – Filing has ended for the August primary election in Missouri.   A page on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/candidatesonweb/ provided the following filing information as of 5 p.m. Tuesday   U.S. Representative – District 8 (Includes Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties.)   Republican Jason Smith, Cape Girardeau James Snider, St.

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Goo Goo Dolls with The Fray will perform at the 2024 Mo State Fair

SEDALIA – The Goo Goo Dolls with The Fray will perform on Saturday, Aug. 10 as part of the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair. Formed by Rzeznik and Takac in Buffalo, NY during 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed a string of staples to the

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Missouri State Parks holds Trails Advisory Board meeting April 6

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Trails Advisory Board meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site located at 100 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City.   This meeting is open to the public.   The agenda will include a discussion of the 2024 Recreational Trails Program grant

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Celebrate native trees with MDC 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.     MDC invites Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting

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Ashcroft fights to stop federal takeover of state apprenticeship programs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Last week Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft pushed back against a U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would undermine state apprenticeship programs.   On March 18 Ashcroft signed a formal objection to the proposal, along with leaders from 16 other states, including neighboring Oklahoma, Iowa, and Tennessee. The proposed rule, “National Apprenticeship

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PSC sets intervention deadline in Spire Missouri request

JEFFERSON CITY—Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, own, operate and maintain a natural gas distribution system providing natural gas service in Newton County. The requested CCN would be a further expansion of the Company’s existing certificated area.

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