MO State News

HHS announces top Missouri health centers for clinical quality excellence

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced two health centers in Missouri are part of the top 10 percent of health centers nationwide receiving a Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge for their achievements in improving health outcomes and providing […]

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MDC Shooting Range Complex in Dunklin County now open

CAMPBELL, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the City of Campbell’s combined vision from 2016 has become reality – City of Campbell Shooting Range Complex in Dunklin County is now open.   The project began following a request from the city’s then-mayor Raymond Gunter, who approached the Department, according to MDC Hunter Education & Shooting

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Governor Parson announces forthcoming book ‘No Turnin’ Back’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that a forthcoming book about his life titled No Turnin’ Back will be released March 2024. The commemorative biography will detail the life of Michael L. Parson, Missouri’s 57th Governor nicknamed “G57.” More information can be found at https://www.safeordering.com/G57.   “While this book may be a

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Arrests made for possession and promotion of child pornography

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of the following three individuals for possession and/or promotion of child pornography, following investigations by the Patrol’s Digital Forensic Investigative Unit. Nathan D. Orr, 40, of Union Star, Missouri, was arrested on October 31, 2023, and formally charged

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7th annual ‘Buckle Up Phone Down Day’ gets national attention

JEFFERSON CITY – The 7th annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day was held Oct. 25, and MoDOT hosted a news conference in Jefferson City to celebrate BUPD becoming law.   In August, the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect in Missouri, prohibiting all drivers from using a handheld electronic communication device while driving.   The law aims to address distracted

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The DeBruce Foundation releases new national research on employment empowerment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As part of National Career Development Month, The DeBruce Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to expanding career pathways, has released its annual national Employment Empowerment Study. Titled “Start Early, Succeed Sooner: Insights from the 2023 Employment Empowerment Study,” the research builds on 2022 findings that identified Career Literacy and Network Strength as key

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STEM Career Days boost high school students’ career aspirations

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new study at the University of Missouri — in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers — shows that when colleges host ‘STEM Career Days,’ the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related field.   The findings not only highlight the

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Senator Schmitt introduces the Stop Woke Investing Act

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Stop Woke Investing Act to protect Americans from ESG-related policies put forth by the SEC and prevent the SEC from empowering woke activists:   “Woke activism has no bearing on the fiduciary duties of a company and has no place in the corporate boardroom – the SEC

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Missouri State Parks offers veterans and active-duty military free tours and night of camping

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day.   To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, will

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Missouri releases October 2023 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for October 2023 declined 0.7 percent compared to those for October 2022, from $904.4 million last year to $898.3 million this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2024 fiscal year-to-date decreased 2.4 percent compared to October 2022, from $4.14

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