MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — April sales tax receipts were up in Ste. Genevieve, compared to April 2022.   The proceeds were transferred by the Department of Revenue to the city May 5th.   The city’s one percent general sales tax collected $64,843.70 in April, an increase of $15,047 over the previous April.   So far this

COLUMBIA, Mo.— The University of Missouri Board of Curators today approved tuition and required fees for the 2023-24 academic year at all four UM universities (see rate table below). The rates reflect a new tuition structure approved by the board last year, which was designed to enhance predictability, improve completion rates and shorten the time

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased by 4,700 jobs in April 2023 from March 2023, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.5 percent. Private industry employment increased by 3,700 jobs and government employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 59,900 jobs from April 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – Despite the abrupt resignation of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (MAPA) remains committed to assisting the Circuit Attorney’s Office in any way we can.   We are willing to assist the Governor’s temporary appointee Evan Rodriguez and the Attorney General’s Office as well as the

SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe has announced the final three nights of entertainment planned for the 2023 State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance.   Two concerts and monster truck show are planned.   The Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck Show will roar through the State Fair Grandstand at 7 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement after Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced her decision to resign effective immediately on May 16, 2023: “The Circuit Attorney has finally heeded my call to resign after undermining the rule of law for years. Today, we begin the process of restoring public safety to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $5.8 million in 50% tax credits to 34 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2023 cycle.   “Missouri nonprofits provide our youngest and most vulnerable citizens with critically-needed services,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We’re

SPRINGFIELD, MO. – The challenges of today’s world don’t only affect grownups. Young people—especially girls—face a mental health crisis of their own. Want to learn more about girls’ mental well-being but not sure where to start? Girl Scouts offers an updated mental wellness and inclusion portal, with programs designed for all grade levels to train

JEFFERSON CITY – Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events, and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes