MO State News

Mississippi River infrastructure funding approved

JEFFERSON CITY–Yesterday, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, alongside other industry partners, celebrated the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement to fully fund the update of Lock and Dam 25 in Winfield, Mo. The allocation of $732 million will improve critical infrastructure and create jobs for the region.    Missouri Corn Growers Association President Jay Schutte […]

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Missouri House approves Congressional Redistricting Bill

JEFFERSON CITY – The members of the Missouri House have approved and sent legislation to the Senate that will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts. The House approved the congressional redistricting plan (HB 2117) Wednesday morning by a vote of 86-67.   State Rep. Dan Shaul, who chairs the House Special Committee on

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Missouri students to rally at state Capitol to share impact of online learning, school choice

JEFFERSON CITY – Virtual school families from across Missouri will celebrate the life-changing impact of online learning at a rally in the Capitol Rotunda today. The upbeat celebration is one of the featured events in the state during National School Choice Week 2022. Teachers, students, and families impacted by school choice will have a presence

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Mo GOP head comments on state of the state speech

JEFFERSON CITY — Yesterday, Missouri Republican Party Chairman Nick Myers released the following statement:   “This year, Missourians witnessed first hand the difference real leadership can have on their families and their communities. In Washington, Democrats have pushed forth a tax-and-spend agenda that has raised prices across the board, made it difficult to find basic

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New book by Missouri’s female senators declares ‘You Can, Too!’

JEFFERSON CITY — From the founding of our state 200 years ago, ordinary citizens from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve in Missouri’s General Assembly. Farmers, merchants, lawyers, community leaders and many other Missourians took time away from families and careers to represent their neighbors in the State Capitol. Despite their diverse

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UM System President encouraged by Missouri Governor’s address

COLUMBIA — During his State of the State address, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023, which included key investments in higher education. His recommendations included a 5.4% increase to the core budgets of higher education institutions across the state and would provide an additional $265 million for capital projects

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Final Mo. deer harvest more than 293,600

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s 2021-2022 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 293,670. Of the deer harvested, 143,049 were antlered bucks, 26,599 were button bucks, and 124,022 were does.   Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin

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