MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thursday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, a day centered on the freedom to plan and power to choose when and how to start a family. Unfortunately, Missouri’s U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt have repeatedly voted against protecting access to birth control. In June, Hawley blocked the passage of the […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held its Student Leadership Institute in Jefferson City. Nearly 100 Missouri community college student leaders and college student services staff attended this event, which provided them with an opportunity to receive leadership training and directly engage with legislators.   Through this annual event, student leaders, often newly

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in black walnut production. Governor Mike Parson has declared Sept. 26 – 29 as Black Walnut Week in Missouri. The proclamation was presented at the Black Walnut Festival in Stockton, Mo. earlier today. “Black walnuts are a staple across

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) invites all to join them on October 22, 2024, for the 3rd Annual Connecting All Missourians Broadband Stakeholder Summit.   We hope you’ll attend to hear from key stakeholders, including Governor Mike Parson, and OBD team members as we prepare to launch the largest

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri System universities are trending upward in several key areas, according to new data from U.S. News and World Report.   The annual “Best Colleges” rankings consider factors such as the value and quality of education, retention and graduation rates, and investments in faculty and students.   The progress highlights

KANSAS CITY – The Southwest Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – July 2024. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 143,000 job openings in July, compared to 161,000 job openings in June. The job openings rate for Missouri

SPRINGFIELD – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland recently announced a $2,500 donation from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation. The donation will accelerate Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s initiative to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Donation Impact This generous gift will enable us, Girl