JEFFERSON CITY, Mo— The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood completed its recommendation of changes to the Missouri child care licensing rules, as required in Executive Order 25-15. The order called for a 10 percent reduction of the state’s child care licensing regulations to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named 21 faculty members from across the UM System as Curators’ Distinguished Professors and Professors Emeriti. “Recognizing our faculty with this distinction is the highest honor the board grants,” Todd Graves, chair of the UM Board of Curators, said. “These designations acknowledge faculty
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In Missouri, soybeans aren’t just a crop; they’re the state’s top commodity. At the University of Missouri, researchers are developing innovative ways to improve the flavor of soy-based foods, deliver more health benefits and appeal to a wider audience. In a recent study, Bongkosh “Jeab” Vardhanabhuti, an associate professor of food
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the next round of the Bus Grant Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant that is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. The deadline to apply is May
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is making available for public review and comment the proposed Missouri 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. As part of the proposed 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List, the department has included the prioritization for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development. The proposed 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List is available
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following today’s passage of new congressional maps in the Missouri Legislature, State Representative Ray Reed released the following statement: “Today, the Missouri Legislature approved new congressional maps in a process that left little room for debate, deliberation, or the voices of the people. But this moment is about more than a
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JEFFERSON CITY – With fall wild bird migration quickly approaching and confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in other parts of the United States, now is a good time to take steps to protect your flock. What is Avian Influenza?Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a serious disease and requires rapid response
COLUMBIA – As foreign animal diseases such as New World Screwworm, avian influenza and African swine fever continue to pose threats to the Missouri livestock industry, the Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages producers to create, or tighten, biosecurity plans on their farms. The first step in developing a biosecurity plan for your farm is to register for a
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COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding access to veterinary education, ensuring veterinarians who work with food animals have the latest information to protect animal health, support producers and strengthen the food supply. The college recently launched five on-demand continuing education (CE) courses for veterinarians, featuring experts from
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