MO State News

Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register July 17

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider six nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, July 17, at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building located at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City. The following nominations will be considered at the

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Auditor Fitzpatrick will evaluate the effectiveness of the customer service function of the Missouri Department of Revenue

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The concerns of numerous Missourians frustrated by the interactions they’ve had with the state Department of Revenue have prompted State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to conduct a performance audit of the department’s customer service function. Fitzpatrick’s office recently commenced with the audit of the department that provides service to millions of Missourians

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University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the University of Missouri System Critical Materials Crossroads as an awardee of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program, which comes with up to $160 million in funding.   This monumental achievement marks potentially the largest award in Missouri higher education history and

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Soil and Water Conservation Program distributes nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million to Missouri landowners in fiscal year 2026, saving more than 924,000 tons of soil. Since the first passage of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax in 1984, this funding source has allowed Missouri to prevent

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New NFIB Survey: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average

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Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame announces 2026 Class

The Board of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 inductees. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus one honorary inductee. All exemplify

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Governor Kehoe takes action on remaining legislation

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the remaining legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Third General Assembly.   “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of all the legislation sent to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “I appreciate the

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completes 90-day finding for plains spotted skunk

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted.   The plains spotted

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Missouri’s youth workforce is shrinking, but more high school grads are going straight to work

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many Missouri employers depend on young workers, but there are fewer of them to hire. A new brief from University of Missouri Extension notes that the state’s population of 16- to 24-year-olds has shrunk over the past decade even as a bigger share of young people are entering the workforce right after high school—a

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