MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a “Hibernation Zone” across the Midwest for the winter season. Though it’s still too early to tell what the winter will bring, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for the worst. The department will hold its annual statewide winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 20. With […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday announced that the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) has sold all public equities managed by BlackRock, Inc., pulling approximately $500 million in pension funds from the investment manager.   At the MOSERS Board of Trustees meeting in June, the board directed staff to require

JEFFERSON CITY – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office has submitted a proposed rule that would establish a certification requirement for libraries receiving state funds and institute measures to protect minors from non-age-appropriate materials.    As stated in the proposal, libraries would adopt written policies determining what material is age-appropriate. As well, state funds could

By Garrett Hawkins  It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hectic nature of our everyday lives. Toting kids to and from school, activities at all hours, putting in a solid day’s work and getting meals on the table often means that from the moment your eyes open to the time they close, it’s hard to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With flu season now officially underway, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is encouraging Missourians to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, if eligible.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that people 65 years and older get a high-dose flu vaccine this season.

BOSTON, Mass. –  Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 12.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 50.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding deer and turkey hunters to please properly tag and Telecheck harvests this season.   “A violation that agents still encounter is hunters who fail to purchase their permit before going hunting, and then failing to notch or Telecheck a deer or turkey after harvest,”

JEFFERSON CITY— The Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared in September by 8.2 percent compared to last year, surpassing economists’ forecast, and meaning inflation remains at a near 40-year high. Core consumer prices – excluding food and energy – rose by 6.6 percent from last year, the fastest pace in 40 years. Gas prices are up

JEFFERSON CITY — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced two Missouri state representatives as “2022 Legislators of the Year” for their tireless efforts to eliminate the 100% preventable crime of drunk driving.   “MADD thanks Representative Mike Henderson for honoring victims by authoring Bentley’s Law to ensure accountability and responsibility for those who make the 100%

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced the Treasurer’s Office is accepting 2023 Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) applications for the MOScholars program. Current EAOs may submit applications for renewal. Applications will close Monday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m.   An EAO is a nonprofit organization that, after approval by the Missouri State Treasurer’s