MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Childhood trauma is a key risk factor for future substance use disorder, overdose, and suicide. This is particularly problematic in rural areas where children experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACEs are commonly defined as physical and emotional abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, parental separation or divorce, intimate partner violence, […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA),   Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs. A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that it will be again holding mandatory CWD sampling during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms season, Nov. 11 and 12. Hunters who harvest deer in 39 MDC CWD Management Zone counties are required to take their harvested deer or the

MOFB President Garrett Hawkins  JEFFERSON CITY – The afternoon of September 30, 2023, came and went with its fair share of drama, including narrowly avoiding a government shutdown and the subsequent ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. One significant item largely flew under the radar, which was the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources encourages landowners who are interested in supporting conservation efforts to consider several funding opportunities now available.   The list below includes seven projects with the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications for this round of program funding must be received

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) has announced the recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two new operational grants. As the organization responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps programs in Missouri, grants awarded by MCSC will strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.   “Our Missouri Community Service Commission

JEFFERSON CITY – For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone Down is the law in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners across the state, are marking this milestone during the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day challenge on Oct.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 33 states in filing suit against Meta alleging that the social-media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line. The lawsuit claims that Meta, instead of

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has selected the winners for the 2023 photo contest. Each year, the department asks amateur photographers to get outside and capture the beauty of Missouri’s natural resources and enter their favorite photos in the annual photo contest. Entries include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring its beautiful

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Air Conservation Commission will convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The public is welcome to observe this meeting remotely by WebEx or telephone conference, using the access information below. The Department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the Department cannot guarantee the quality