JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) is extremely disappointed in President Biden’s veto of the Congressional Review Act joint resolution to overturn the 2022 WOTUS Final Rule. For years, MOFB has advocated for clean water and clear rules for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. The Biden administration’s WOTUS Rule greatly misses that mark. […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Tyler Goodale of Doniphan for swiping the second state record fish of 2023 with an 11-ounce flier he caught March 26 from Duck Creek Conservation Area using the pole-and-line method. Goodale actually caught two record-worthy fliers that day, both identical in weight and length. MDC
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SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that 55 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized
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JEFFERSON CITY – This Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) encourages Missourians with disabilities to explore the newly designed estimator tool, Disability Benefits 101 (DB101). DB101 is an online tool built to help people make informed employment decisions. When a person wants to work and earn more money, the DB101 estimator tool
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in Bollinger County Wednesday and Thursday to determine if the area is eligible for low-interest disaster loans to assist homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits following the severe storms and EF-2 tornado that occurred on April 5. “Last
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — As teacher shortages continue to worsen across the United States, a new study at the University of Missouri gives insight into why so many stressed and burnt-out teachers are leaving the profession. The study found teachers who struggle to cope with the stress of their job report far lower job satisfaction compared
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week, the Department of Economic Development (DED) recognizes National Community Development Week, April 10-14, 2023, which highlights the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program nationwide. The CDBG program is overseen and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered at the state
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Rising food prices, continued supply chain disruptions and the end of pandemic-related federal emergency support programs are affecting the charitable food system as well as millions of people in America, with nearly 34 million people, including more than 9 million children, facing hunger. For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores
Easter provides millions of Christians the opportunity to pause and reflect on the suffering of Jesus, his triumph over death, and his ascension to the right hand of the Father. It’s a cherished time where we gather around with family to celebrate Christ, God’s only son who died on the cross so that our sins
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My legislation this week: HB 202 – Industrial Hemp bill was heard in the Senate Committee for Agriculture, Food Production & Outdoor Resources. I introduced this bill in the Senate committee meeting and the Department of Agriculture testified in favor of this bill. HB 200 – German Heritage Corridor bill was third read
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