MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Joining Senator Hawley’s efforts to protect working families in southern Missouri, Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Donnie King, Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, encouraging him to sell, rather than close, two of Tyson’s plants in Dexter and Noel, Missouri. In the letter, Attorney General Bailey writes, “with serious concern about your decision to […]

ROLLA, Mo.  — Many people from Missouri and beyond are getting ready for their favorite way to enjoy fall—hunting on their national forest lands. The Mark Twain National Forest (Forest) provides a million and a half acres for these activities. Hunting regulations for Missouri are set by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in the

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri hosted a groundbreaking ceremony recently for a 47,000-square-foot addition to the MU Research Reactor (MURR) facility.   Dubbed “MURR West,” the new $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building will expand the facility’s research and medical isotope production space to offer researchers and their students

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The State of Missouri has announced the winners of the 2023 Show Me Challenge competition. On Friday, eight finalist teams competed in-person before a panel of state government senior leaders to present the best ideas to improve state government. Inspired by the hit TV show “Shark Tank,” the Show Me Challenge continues to bring

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 3, 2023 – If you’re looking for something fun to do, check out upcoming events at central Missouri state parks and historic sites. 1-16: Big Muddy Rug Hooking Guild Exhibit and Display at Arrow Rock State Historic SiteTime is winding down to see the hooked rug display at Arrow Rock State

SEDALIA, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Commission Chairman Kevin Roberts announce that Jason Moore has been named Director of the Missouri State Fair. Moore has been a member of the Missouri State Fair staff since 2007 and currently serves as Facilities Manager. “The commission is

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced 72 health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned national distinction as 2023 Joy in Medicine™ recognized organizations, including three that are headquartered in Missouri. The prestigious AMA recognition is presented to eligible organizations dedicated to preserving the well-being of physicians through proven efforts to reduce system-level

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for tax credit programs to benefit the state’s meat processors and specialty crop producers.   “We are excited to support two valuable aspects of Missouri agriculture,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “The availability of local meat processing services is

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With deer season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that harvested deer can yield more than venison and antlers. Deer fat, or tallow, can be rendered and used to make heel balms, candles, and firestarters. Deer hides can be soaked and scraped to make rawhide or tanned and smoked