MO State News

Empty fields and blackouts

by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coopCOLUMBIA — There is nothing more stressful to a farmer than a field of square hay bales all lined up in rows with dark storm clouds in the sky. Growing up, I spent many hours chasing square balers through fields, and all too often spent what felt like days squirreled away in …

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PSC sets intervention deadline in Spire Missouri request

JEFFERSON CITY—Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, own, operate and maintain a natural gas distribution system providing natural gas service in Cass County. The requested CCN would be a further expansion of the Company’s existing certificated area. …

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MDC asks turkey hunters for input on possible changes to hunting regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking input from turkey hunters on possible changes to spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons, including all-day spring hunting and reduced harvest limits for fall seasons.   “In the nearly 20 years since the last significant regulations change for turkey hunting, much has changed …

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Inaugural Mizzou Medal of Distinction awarded to George P. Smith in recognition of outstanding service

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Mizzou Medal of Distinction is among the University of Missouri’s most prestigious service awards designed to recognize its honorees for serving their community through a sense of accomplishment and vision.   The award’s first recipient is Nobel Laureate George P. Smith, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus of biological sciences, who was awarded …

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Formalized education on breast cancer survivorship can help nurses provide more streamlined care, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. — By 2040, an estimated 26 million Americans will be living as survivors of cancer. While advances in technology and medical treatments have increased their survival rates, cancer survivors are still at a higher risk than the general population for both a return of their cancer or a new type of cancer forming. …

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Department of Natural Resources announces bidding opportunities for lead service line inventory projects

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Financial Assistance Center has announced upcoming bidding opportunities for public drinking water system lead service line inventory projects. The bidding is open to contractors, engineering firms and any other professional entity capable of completing the work.   Bidders are encouraged to check often for new opportunities …

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Ashcroft condemns ruling regarding abortion initiative petitions and vows to appeal

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft criticized yesterday’s court ruling regarding proposed ballot language which his office wrote relating to abortion initiatives filed with the secretary of state’s office.    In a media statement, Ashcroft said:   “We will not stand idly by while the courts hide the effects of this amendment and …

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$12.8 million in federal money will improve rail safety and strengthen supply chains in Missouri

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that it has invested $12.8 million in Missouri from President Biden’s Infrastructure Law into two rail improvement projects. Nationally, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested more than $1.4 billion into 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C. …

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