MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will host free Strip Trial Scouting Schools throughout the state from late July through mid-August. Mandy Bish, MU Extension Integrated Pest Management coordinator, will lead the four schools, which she says will vary slightly by region. Topics include an overview of the Missouri Strip Trial program and 2018-21 foliar fungicide […]

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) voted against the radical anti-gun legislation passed by the House this evening. Smith spoke on the House floor earlier this week to slam House Democrats for rushing to pass legislation to ban one of the most popular firearms in America. Smith is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Explore the night sky at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park as members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society set up telescopes from 8:45 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.   Telescopes set up in the monument field allow visitors to view the night sky. Telescopes will be pointed at

SEDALIA – Want to save money when coming to the Missouri State Fair and support a worthy cause? Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday, on Aug. 16, offers big savings to benefit Feeding Missouri. Give an at minimum donation of 2 cans of food, or make a minimum $2 donation and pay $2 Fair admission. In addition

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement regarding multi-state negotiations and proposed nationwide settlements with opioid manufacturers Allergan and Teva: “State attorneys general have been in negotiations with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan, and this week proposed nationwide settlements have been announced. This money could potentially go to much-needed resources across

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair’s public campground, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, is set to open by 9 am, Friday, Aug. 5. The 60-acre campground is located west of the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. Unreserved spot rental is $35 per day, per vehicle/unit. There are approximately 100 full hook-up sites available for first-come, first-serve. These spaces

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the state continues working to document damage levels necessary for a federal disaster declaration in response to the record flooding in the St. Louis region, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) damage assessment experts are in the field working alongside local emergency managers to assess storm damage and estimate repair costs. Due to the

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast is a traditional gathering that brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair from across the state and is the kick-off to Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day at the Fair. The Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, in the NUCOR Director’s

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 29 for a workshop and closed executive session, and for its regular open meeting. All were held at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City   Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: (Barry) Orscheln, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he is pleased with the results of a review of House Bill 1878 by the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Election Integrity. Last week the AFPI recognized Missouri as a nationwide leader in election integrity. Ashcroft believes this recognition is appropriate in light of the