MO State News

Current River State Parks host “Women Outdoors” spa night class Aug. 11

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Team members at Current River State Park invite women to participate in a “wild” spa night class from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. This class is one of the “Women Outdoors” series of classes for women taught by women being held at Echo Bluff State Park and Current River State Park from […]

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Eleven Point Committee accepting project proposals

ROLLA, Mo. — The Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is accepting project proposals that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land or watershed health on Mark Twain National Forest or adjacent lands. The submitted projects will be considered for FY 2023 project year funding.   Project funding was made available through Title II

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Governor Parson will address Drought Assessment Committee Aug. 4

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to address the first meeting of Missouri’s Drought Assessment Committee. Executive Order 22-04 Drought Alert, which Governor Parson signed July 21, instructs the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to convene the committee to help guide the state’s drought response. The Drought Assessment Committee will meet from 10 a.m.

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MADD issues statement on recent suspected drunk driving incidents involving two Missouri police chiefs and a county prosecutor

IRVING, Tex. – Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Missouri has released a statement regarding alleged drunk driving by two Missouri sheriffs and a county prosector.   “MADD is outraged to learn that for the third time in the past two months a Missouri law enforcement leader sworn to uphold the law and protect their community

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Missouri Attorney General Schmitt sues Biden Administration over unconstitutional attempt to regulate firearm parts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today joined a 17-state coalition, submitting a complaint against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Acting Director of ATF. The coalition joined Morehouse Enterprises, Gun Owners of America, and Gun Owners Foundation in suing over the ATF’s unconstitutional

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Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders focuses on a “Roadmap” for all Missourians with Autism.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The new Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders began meeting in January 2022 with a renewed focus on its mission and to produce an “Autism Roadmap for Missouri” to cover the lifespan of every person living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).    This roadmap will discuss best practices for care and services

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Pilot Travel Centers will pay $121K for alleged Clean Water Act violations in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

LENEXA, Kan. – Pilot Travel Centers LLC, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has agreed to pay a $121,469 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) at 17 of its facilities in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska.    “Protecting our nation’s waters from harmful pollutants preserves them

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Reps. Jason Smith, Mayra Flores introduce bill to protect seniors’ access to critical telehealth services

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Representatives Jason Smith (Mo.), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mayra Flores (Texas) announced that they have introduced legislation that would require Medicare to permanently cover audio-only telehealth services for beneficiaries. The legislation would help ensure Medicare recipients who cannot access the video component during telehealth visits

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Acting Governor Kehoe issues Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe weather, flooding in St. Louis area

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, acting on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 22-05 in response to severe flooding occurring in the St. Louis region. The Order declares a State of Emergency exists in Missouri and activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate

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Blunt: Democrats’ reckless agenda Is driving economy toward recession

WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) slammed Democrats for driving the economy toward a recession by pushing for another massive spending bill when GDP is down 1.5% and inflation is at a 41-year high of 9.1%.     CLICK HERE to Watch Blunt’s Remarks   Following Are Blunt’s

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