MO State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture would make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers to help struggling farm families. Congressman Smith said, “After four years of being ignored by the Biden administration, I commend President Trump […]

SEDALIA — The Missouri State Fair celebrated many honors at the 2025 International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention. The fair was recognized for programs in sponsorship, competitive exhibits, agriculture education, non-fair facility usage, commercial exhibits and concessions and communications. The Missouri State Fair is judged alongside other IAFE members of similar size, ranging

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held its 61st Annual Convention and Tradeshow Nov. 12–14 in St. Charles, marking the largest gathering in the event’s history. The three-day convention brought together community college professionals from across Missouri for learning, collaboration and celebration.   This year’s theme, “Learning, Leadership & Legacy,” set the

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Do you love Missouri state parks and historic sites? Are you looking for a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time to purchase a Missouri State Parks gift card for yourself and receive another card you can use as a holiday gift. The hard-to-buy-for person

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell As we near the end of another year, I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to all who make our courts – and our communities – strong, resilient, and hopeful. This season offers many ways to pause, reconnect, and reflect on the people and moments in our lives

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) funding, a federal U.S. Treasury program to advance technology-based economic development. The second round of funding includes more than

WINONA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to tune in for a virtual program that explains how to tan a deer hide using tree bark.   The webinar, “Introduction to Bark Tanning a Deer Hide,” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. This online event

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate will close overnight this week for bridge construction.   Weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 nightly from Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to