MO State News

Department of Natural Resources announces funding for drinking water safety and security

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a new grant program to assist public drinking water systems with complying with the Water Safety and Security Act. The department is offering financial assistance to eligible community public water systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system valves and

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A new approach to treating a difficult type of breast cancer

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) makes up about 15% of all breast cancer cases worldwide. It’s particularly hard to treat because it lacks the three common receptors that most therapies target. As a result, most TNBC patients undergo high doses of non-targeted chemotherapy, which often leads to severe side effects such as hair

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Supreme Court of Missouri celebrates investiture of Judge Ginger K. Gooch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Supreme Court of Missouri’s newest judge, Judge Ginger K. Gooch, celebrated her formal investiture Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, in a ceremony in the Division I courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City. Retired Judge Ann K. Covington – the first woman ever to serve on the state’s

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Mo Conservation Commission meeting tentative agenda

JEFFERSON CITY – The tentative agenda has been released for this week’s meetings of the Missouri Conservation Commission.   Friday, Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. — Budget and Regulations Pipeline Workshop followed by Closed Executive Session   Friday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m. – Regular Open Meeting The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks, Silver Dollar

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free September programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Discover Nature – Fishing Lessons 1 & 2 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/200386 Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spin

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New vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state’s economy as it aims to protect Missouri’s $1.6 billion cattle industry. Photo by Abbie Lankitus Bovine anaplasmosis — which is

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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announces Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for funding through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products may submit applications until Oct. 4, 2024.   The SEGA Innovation Grant Program was created in

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House Education Committee to hold special hearing on DESE childcare payment delays

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee will convene a special hearing on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. to investigate the causes and impacts of delays in issuing childcare payments by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The session will take place in State Capitol in House Hearing Room 3,

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