MO State News

Following Rep. Smith’s demands, Biden Administration takes steps to challenge Mexico’s ban on American corn

WASHINGTON – Following a letter sent by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) demanding the Biden administration take action to hold Mexico accountable for failing to meet its obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced this week that the U.S. has taken the first step toward invoking the trade agreement’s […]

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Get new MDC booklets on hunting, trapping, and fishing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters, trappers, anglers, and others they can get free copies of its updated booklets beginning in mid-March on 2023 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information, Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations, and Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations at MDC regional offices, MDC nature centers, and other places where permits

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey asks court to block Biden from violating americans’ 1st Amendment rights, citing 1,400 Facts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In order to protect the constitutional liberties of all Americans, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed their motion for a preliminary injunction in their landmark free speech lawsuit, Missouri v. Biden. After receiving thousands of internal federal documents, the attorneys general ask the court to block top officials in

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MoDOT selects team to replace Chester Bridge: The Ames Team will complete $284 Million design-build project

SIKESTON – Today the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announced the selection of The Ames Team as the design-build contractor to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via Missouri Route 51/Illinois Route 150. “This major river bridge is vital to agricultural traffic,

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MU expert in health management shares best practices for working-from-home policies

COLUMBIA, Mo. —While more businesses continue to shift to remote work, some well-known CEOs remain steadfast against the movement. Naresh Khatri, an associate professor of health management and informatics in the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri, said the success of shifting to remote work depends on the flexibility of the organization to

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MU researchers use AI to assist local news organizations

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Each day local newsrooms across the United States are inundated with a myriad of press releases and story pitches competing for attention from a staff already strapped for time. Prasad Calyam, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the University of Missouri College of Engineering, and his team are among

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State Rep. seeks state audit of Francis Howell School District

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Phil Christofanelli delivered a letter to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick urging him to initiate an audit of the francis howell school district. The call for an audit follows several projects in the district, funded by a voter approved bond known as Proposition S, that have doubled or even quadrupled

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U.S. Soy goes the extra mile with sustainable solutions for cities and communities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. soybeans support cleaner environments and climate change initiatives in some of the nation’s most populous cities. The Biobased Academy® is one partnership that goes the extra mile to further soy-biobased products in vehicle fleets.   Funded by U.S. soybean farmers, this joint partnership with the American Lung Association recently recognized fleet leaders as

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Attorney General Bailey files lawsuit against contractor in St. Louis County for unlawful business practices

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office filed a civil action against William J. Raymond for unlawful business practices. “As Attorney General, I want to enforce the laws as written, which includes holding those who rip off innocent Missourians accountable,” said Attorney General Bailey. “My Consumer

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Attorney General Bailey files brief to protect religious liberty, Free speech rights of Louisville wedding photographer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect the Constitution and the guarantee of individual liberties it provides, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit supporting the religious liberty and free speech rights of a Louisville wedding photographer to decline to take custom photographs at a

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