MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2022-2032 Industry and Occupational Projections have been completed for Missouri and regions. Industry ProjectionsNew 2022 to 2032 industry projections for Missouri estimate employment in the state to grow by 4.3 percent, or more than 136,000 in employment, during the decade. Health Care and Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith called on the USPS Office of Inspector General to immediately launch an investigation into the unacceptable mail delays in rural Missouri and provide a detailed plan on what – if any – steps the agency is taking to improve service.   “The USPS’s rural mail

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 15, an absolute tragedy was prevented when a vigilant Secret Service agent fired at an armed lunatic who was determined to assassinate former President Donald Trump. I thank God that President Trump is safe. And I’m incredibly grateful for that Secret Service agent as

COLUMBIA, Mo. — United States net farm income in 2024 was $137 billion, falling slightly below the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) September forecast and $9 billion lower than the 2023 figure, according to the latest update of the annual U.S. farm income and consumer food price report by The Food and Agricultural Policy Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. –America’s rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to support economic growth and improve traffic safety, but the US faces a $198 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to its rural transportation system. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products mandatory tested by testing licensee, ClearWater Science LLC, TES000007. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where marijuana product presents a potential threat to health and safety. No adverse reactions for this

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs in August 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. Private industry employment increased by 5,800 jobs and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 98,500 jobs from

JEFFERSON CITY Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual efforts of sending surveys to various hunting and trapping permit holders is underway. Over the coming months, MDC will send surveys through emails and U.S. mail to more than 200,000 hunters and trappers. The surveys ask for feedback on many topics that relate to hunter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher has been recognized as a 2024 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This prestigious honor is awarded to state lawmakers who have demonstrated strong support for pro-business policies during the 2024 legislative session, helping to make Missouri a more competitive place for

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Sept. 17, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the historic site’s recreational