MO State News

Missouri Corn Scholarship deadline quickly approaching

Missouri Corn Scholarship deadline quickly approaching JEFFERSON CITY–Time is running out for Missouri agriculture students to apply for a 2026 Missouri Corn Scholarship. High school and college students pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field must submit the necessary forms by Feb. 13 to be eligible for one of seven $1,000 scholarships awarded by the […]

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February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians shovel snow and huddle indoors against the February cold, earthquakes are among the last things they’re thinking about. But that’s the point of Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month, which is observed across the state each February.     “A major earthquake for Missouri is what’s known as a “high-impact, low-frequency” event,

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Restoring a Health Care System that Puts Patients First

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – For too many American families, workers, and seniors, health care is increasingly unaffordable, with double digit premium increases now going into effect on an annual basis. When many Americans think of health insurance, they think of higher costs, soaring deductibles, denied claims, and increased stress from

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Missouri convenes Environmental Crimes Task Force

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – After a roughly 25-year hiatus, Missouri has reconvened an Environmental Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute violations of state and federal environmental laws. Missouri’s task force combines local, state and federal law enforcement, prosecutors and environmental regulators who will focus on crimes like illegal dumping, hazardous waste disposal, illegal discharges into

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Jefferson Co. 911 starts citizen feedback, engagement program

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Missouri – Jefferson County 911 Dispatch has launched a citizen engagement and feedback program designed to strengthen communication and transparency within the community it serves.   The new system, called PowerEngage, uses text messaging to allow residents to share their feedback after both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The program officially launched

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Do you have what it takes? MSHP seeks applicants for class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, MO.   Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process. This process is designed to identify

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Apply now for Summer Youth Transportation Conference

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in

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State seeks organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise have no access to healthy meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price

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