MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Starting in fall 2024, the University of Missouri will partner with neighboring Stephens College to create Women in STEM Research at Stephens College (WiSRsc), a biomedical research program for Stephens undergraduates, especially those interested in equine veterinary health careers. The partnership aims to create a pipeline of future female clinical, research, and […]

JEFFERSON CITY – NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.8 points in March to 90.1, marking the 15th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-four percent of owners reported inflation as their single most important business problem, down four points from last month. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months remain

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to enforce the laws as written, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 22 other states in filing an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit supporting the rights given by Title IX for female athletes to have an equal chance to be champions in

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In 2018, Senate Bill 50 was passed by the Missouri General Assembly, which allowed the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to establish criteria for levels of maternal care and neonatal care designations for birthing facilities. As dozens of Missouri hospitals and providers have since completing the developed designation process,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Capitol City Cinema will host a screening of “Birthing Justice,” a feature-length documentary film, which centers on the expertise and pregnancy, delivery and postpartum experiences of Black women and their advocates.   The 95-minute film

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 19.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 44.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 33,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2022 CWD surveillance year between July 2022 and April 2023. Of the more than 33,000 deer sampled, 117 tested positive for CWD.   CWD is a 100 percent fatal

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the 14th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their agriculture story through photographs. The contest, which runs through June 9, is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture.   The Focus