By Holly Rehder, Missouri State Senator JEFFERSON CITY – High schools in Missouri that offer on-campus career development classes to both students and adults, at the same time, will now include a layer of protection for minors with the passage of Senate Bill 40, which has been signed by the governor and is set to become law. […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe released the following statement regarding U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison’s (MO-07) introduction of the Paycheck Protection Act: “The Freedom Foundation commends Rep. Burlison for his leadership in introducing the Paycheck Protection Act,” he said. “Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for government payroll systems to fundraise for politically
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 18.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 19.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 38.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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JEFFERSON CITY — The severe drought in Missouri has farmers importing hay from other states. MDA cautions producers who are receiving hay shipments from all, or portions of, the southern and western states, which are under USDA-APHIS’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine. See Fire Ant Quarantine Map. MO Highway Patrol Troopers with questions about imported
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Washington State Park invites guests to a special overnight camping opportunity to view the Perseids meteor shower under a dark sky Friday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12. For this overnight meteor shower viewing, guests will camp out in the park’s Big River Day-Use Area near Shelter No. 2. Beginning at
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SEDALIA —The Missouri State Fair’s public campground, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, is set to open by 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4. The 60-acre campground is located west of the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. Unreserved spot rental is $35 per day, per vehicle/unit. There are approximately 60 full hook-up sites available for first-come, first-serve. These
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Social Services, State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding totaling over $980,000 to prosecuting attorney offices and law enforcement agencies across the state. The ARPA funds were allocated by the Missouri Legislature with the Governor’s approval to create grants for county prosecutors
KANSAS CITY — The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – May 2023. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 176,000 job openings in May 2023, compared to 190,000 openings in April. The job openings rate
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National Drought Mitigation Center LINCOLN, Neb. – Areas of the High Plains, Central Plains, Midwest and South had the most active precipitation patterns over the last week. Record-setting rains were recorded over western Kentucky and the area had significant flooding. The monsoon season in the Southwest has remained quiet with record-setting heat dominating the region
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SEDALIA — Celebrate Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day, sponsored by Buckle Up Phone Down, on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Missouri State Fair. The morning kicks off with the Governor’s Ham Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. in the NUCOR Director’s Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. This traditional gathering brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders
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