MO State News

Join MDC and NDA for July 30 webinar on invasive plant control for deer management

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. for a free Zoom webinar on invasive plant control for deer management. Hunters and landowners will learn about […]

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Attorney General Bailey issues statement after St. Louis Pediatric Transgender Clinic shuts down

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement after a whistleblower announced the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University is shutting down: “This is a huge win for the rule of law and for the safety of our children,” said Attorney General Bailey. “As a father of four and as

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Attorney General Bailey files brief demanding New York overturn illicit prosecution after Trump assassination attempt

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to ensure a free and fair presidential election, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a brief moving for New York to vacate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s illicit prosecution against President Trump. Bailey’s brief comes mere days after President Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

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Attorney General Bailey expands investigation into Missouri non-profit over alleged ties to the People’s Republic of China

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has expanded his investigation into the Chinese Service Center in St. Louis to ensure its compliance with Missouri law. He issued a civil investigative demand – subpoena power reserved for the Attorney General’s Office – after his office obtained evidence that the service center has violated the Missouri

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Missouri June Jobs Report

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 14,700 jobs in June 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 14,600 jobs and government employment increased by 100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 95,700 jobs from June 2023 to

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Military Trails of Missouri – An educational & family-friendly road trip

STATEWIDE, Mo. – The Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program, a beloved initiative aimed at honoring and preserving Missouri’s rich military history, announces an exciting transition as it concludes its last round of site coins.   Beginning with the next phase, the program will continue with stamps and completion coins to mark participants’ journeys across

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Missouri Veterans Recognition Program Seeking Design Submissions for New War Medal and Medallion

JEFFERSON CITY – On Thursday, July 11th, Governor Mike Parson signed into law the expansion of the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program. The expansion allows for the creation of a new medallion and medal to honor Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge. The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, in conjunction with the

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Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition Awards announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held in Columbia, Missouri, July 10-11. Our 8 esteemed judges spent two days blind tasting wines entered from across the state. 239 wines were entered in this year’s competition. Prestigious judges with many different skill sets, experiences and qualifications from across the United

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Commentary: U.S. Supreme Court curbs administrative state in ‘Chevron’ ruling

By Dan Engemann, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs In elementary school, we all learned about the three equal, but separate, branches of government: the legislative branch to create our laws; the judicial branch to interpret the laws; and the executive branch to implement the laws as written.   However, much of that governmental

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Missouri Geological Survey receives funding to hunt for critical minerals

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The United States Geological Survey announced it will provide the Missouri Geological Survey more than $200,000 to search for critical minerals within Missouri. In partnership with The Doe Run Company, the effort will study historic mine waste chat piles of Missouri’s Old Lead Belt District. If traces of cobalt or rare earth

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