MO State News

MODDC develops Accessible Voting Equipment Tutorials in preparation of Midterm Election

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) funded a project to connect voters and election workers in Missouri with quick, overview videos on how to use the accessible voting equipment in their county.   These videos are designed to: prepare voters on what to expect when they go vote, provide additional support to […]

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Ten state parks will temporarily close for managed deer hunts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– To safely and effectively manage the deer population in some state parks, managed hunts are held in a coordinated effort between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation.   For everyone’s safety, the following parks will be temporarily closed on the specified dates listed

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Court orders depositions of top Biden officials in Mo AG’s case

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana granted Missouri and Louisiana’s request for depositions from top-ranking officials in the federal government. This is movement in his lawsuit against top-ranking Biden Administration officials for allegedly colluding to suppress freedom of speech.

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The Truth About Vaccines

By Holly Thompson Rehder, Missouri Senate There’s an old saying that holds “bad information can travel halfway around the world before the truth puts on its shoes.” We don’t know who first said that, but we saw a great example this week with claims the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would require

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Governor Parson orders Capitol Dome lighted pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink on Friday, October 21, 2022, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   The dome will light up pink at sunset tomorrow and remain lit until sunrise. The color pink commemorates those lost to breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, those battling the

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Governor’s Council on Disability seeks nominations for 2022 annual recognition awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) is currently accepting nominations for its 2022 annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards. The Governor’s Council on Disability promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly one million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools, organizations, and others of their rights and responsibilities under

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Missouri’s new action plan for cancer control and prevention released

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri health officials and advocates released the newly revised Missouri Cancer Action Plan that will be used for Missourians to use as a guide for cancer control and prevention work across the state through 2025. The Missouri Cancer Consortium published the report in collaboration with the Missouri Comprehensive Cancer Program, which is

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Missouri Attorney General leads 19-state coalition in launching investigation into six major banks over ESG investing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that his office and 18 other attorneys general have served six major American banks with civil investigative demands, which act as a subpoena, asking for documents relating to the companies’ involvement with the United Nations’ (UN) Net-Zero Banking Alliance.   The banks under investigation include

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