MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Nominations are now being accepted for Regional Teacher of the Year, the first step in the process to become next year’s Missouri Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by April 14, 2025, and are anonymous unless otherwise requested. Nominations can be made through the online .Teacher of the Year nomination form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TOYNOM26

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act of 1964, establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System and authorizing Congress to designate wilderness areas across the nation. To celebrate that anniversary, on Dec. 31, 2024, Bryant Creek Hills Wild Area became the 13th designated wild area in the

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has awarded $85,000 to fund an 18-month project, that started in November 2024 to Tonal Range Media Tonal Range Media will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to share their stories and experiences in each of Missouri’s 114 Counties and St. Louis City.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience — one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident’s routine but also costing the U.S. healthcare system $2.6 billion annually.   When researchers at the University

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.  

JEFFERSON CITY – Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2024 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important