MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs.   “When two campers were holding on for their lives, […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The sale of Missouri Lottery tickets has now provided more than $8 billion to the state and public education. The milestone was reached Friday with the Lottery’s monthly transfer to the Lottery Proceeds Fund.   Based on ticket sales in October, Friday’s transfer of $35,013,987 brings the grand total of proceeds to

JEFFERSON CITY – Agriculture leaders from across Missouri were recognized by Governor Mike Parson, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn during the 50th Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. The award recipients were honored at the Missouri Agriculture Awards Luncheon for their commitment, service and impact on Missouri agriculture.   “These individuals and

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted its second strategic planning session on Thursday at Columbia College in Columbia, bringing together more than 60 individuals representing higher education institutions, community organizations, business and industry, and state agencies to develop a shared vision and plan to help adult learners

WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has released a statement regarding Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping:   “Biden’s policy of empty engagement, appeasement, and doling out concessions has emboldened China and has made America less safe both militarily and economically. Contrary to the belief of the Biden Administration, healthy cooperation is not

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In order to ensure the health and safety of Missourians and the integrity of Missouri’s voter-approved regulatory program for cannabis, the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked the marijuana manufacturing license of Delta Extraction, LLC, MAN000022. The revocation will take effect on Dec. 2, 2023.   On Aug. 2, 2023,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Fun and education go hand in hand, so check out these events planned at Missouri state parks and historic sites. Friday, Dec. 1: Downtown Living Windows at Jefferson Landing State Historic SiteAre you visiting downtown Jefferson City for the annual Living Windows event? Stop inside Jefferson Landing State Historic Site for some

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving. Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage rises nationally, an innovative health insurance model is providing real savings for small businesses in Missouri.   With rising inflation, annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance climbed an average of seven percent this year, according to a new survey from health policy research

JEFFERSON CITY – On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Economic Development has released a draft of its BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2 for public comment and is requesting public feedback.   Missouri’s Initial Proposal will guide $1.7 billion in spending for new broadband deployment.   Initial Proposal Volume 2 includes the state’s plan for how