MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri has recovered more than 95 percent of the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Missouri Chamber’s latest quarterly economic report. Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner of Economic Leadership LLC, said that Missouri is among those states leading in job recovery after adding back 357,200 of the jobs lost.   “Ten […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexual education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner to develop and implement a comprehensive sexuality education training for self-advocates and advocates. The deadline for project applications is 5 p.m. CST,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people interested in black bears in Missouri, how to Be Bear Aware, and hunting black bears in the state to join its free, online Wild Webcast, “Be Bear Aware: Missouri is Bear Country,” on Wednesday, May 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance

LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2022) – Two Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay almost $10,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Swedlund Construction LLC of St. Louis and Rozell Siding and Windows Inc. of Springfield failed to

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed April 24 to April 30 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Missouri, which coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Missouri’s annual observation, hosted by the Missouri Department of Public Safety Office for Victims of Crime, includes displays, information and representatives of victim service organizations, and will be held at noon on

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Pesticide Collection Program is on track to break its record for the most waste pesticide collected in one year. The pace was set when the single-event record was broken at this year’s first drop-off event March 12 in Portageville when more than 90,000 pounds of pesticide was

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson joined 25 other Governors in signing a memorandum of understanding establishing the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The strike force will help increase collaboration and improve intelligence sharing and analyses across participating states to disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations and cartels, combat human smuggling, and stop the flow of illegal

CAPE GIRARDEAU — National Volunteer Week is April 17-23 and the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas honors the work of its volunteers who give their time to help people in need.   Across the country, more than 300,000 Red Cross volunteers serve their communities by responding to thousands of disasters; supporting the collection

JEFFERSON CITY – The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday is underway. Section 144.526.1 created the “Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday.” Beginning in 2009, during a seven day period starting on April 19th and ending April 25th, sales of qualifying Energy Star certified new appliances will be exempt from state sales tax. Local jurisdictions

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $3.69/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 12.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.06/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest