MO State News

Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens bus grant program

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 school year Bus Grant Program grant round.   This is a noncompetitive grant and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants.   The deadline to apply is May 8, 2024. […]

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Falls Prevention Awareness Month helps older adults in Missouri stay falls free

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is committed to empowering older adults in Missouri to reduce their risk of falls, which is one of the most significant causes of severe injuries and death among people over age 65. This September, DHSS is partnering with the National Council on Aging to bring

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DED awards nearly $11 million to 22 communities

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Tuesday it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.   “Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community

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Reimbursement funds available for reducing lead in school drinking water

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now accepting applications for Missouri’s public schools to request reimbursement for costs associated with reducing lead in drinking water.   During the 2022 legislative session, Missouri’s legislature passed and the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 681, establishing the “Get the Lead Out

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MSHP invites job seekers to Career Expo

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend a career expo. In addition to the position of trooper, the Patrol workforce includes over 60 civilian career paths. Divisions with current openings will have representatives available to answer questions

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Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Parks is accepting nominations for a water trail-use representative and an equestrian-use representative, each to serve three-year terms on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. Members must be Missouri residents and must participate in the trail user group they represent.   New board members are appointed based upon experience with trail use and trail

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MDA says organic certification funding is available

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced money is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in obtaining organic certification for their businesses.   Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Certification Cost Share Program, producers may be reimbursed for up to $750 of their certification costs during the program year.  

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Governor Parson Proclaims September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 10-16, 2023, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater treatment professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong.   The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by

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Get outside this fall with help from Agents of Discovery mobile app

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The fall season is a great time to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors. To help kids and adults discover nature this season, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is again partnering with the Agents of Discovery mobile gaming app for its Missouri Explorer 3.0 Campaign. MDC is again partnering with the

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