MO State News

Washington State Park hosts events to celebrate National Trails Day June 3 State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 26, 2023 – Washington State Park will host a series of events from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, to celebrate National Trails Day.   Petroglyph Tour: 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site Washington State Park team members will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park’s history carved in stone! […]

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DEERS/RAPIDS site in Cape Girardeau operating in a reduced capacity

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) operator position located in Cape Girardeau is seeking applicants due to a new vacancy.   Beginning May 22nd, 2023, the Missouri National Guard’s DEERS/RAPIDS Cape Girardeau site will operate in a reduced, part-time, capacity while the Guard

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Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins has issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s WOTUS Decision:

Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA. The Court took a crucial step forward by doing away with the flawed significant nexus test used to classify the Sackett’s property as a Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This ruling is a significant victory for farmers and

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MoDOT urges extra caution for start of summer travel

JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day approaches and Missourians hit the road starting this Memorial Day weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious and patient and use good judgment when traveling. Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and not wearing seat belts are just a few of the concerns that

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Area infantry regiment deploys to Middle East

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, is preparing to deploy overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Specifically, they will provide a quick reaction force (QRF) in the Middle East, supporting a company from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Arkansas National Guard and

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Missouri job openings and labor turnover report

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – March 2023.   Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 164,000 job openings in March, compared to 195,000 openings in February. The job openings rate was 5.2

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MU increases merit-based, institutional scholarships

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In keeping with a goal to ensure higher education remains affordable for families, the University of Missouri recently increased the amount of merit-based scholarships awarded to undergraduate students.   The total amount of these merit-based scholarships, which are awarded automatically to MU undergraduate students, has increased from $78.2 million in fall 2021

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The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it more convenient for CDL Holders to fulfill certification requirements

JEFFERSON CITY —The Department of Revenue (DOR) is now allowing otherwise eligible Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificate by email or fax to license offices for processing. This change not only helps CDL holders but it is also expected to reduce the number of customers waiting in

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MDC offers free virtual mushroom hunting class May 27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you want to learn how to find morels in spring, or perhaps your hunt this spring would have been more bountiful, considering taking the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free online virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. MDC will offer a free virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class

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