By Jason Smith, Member of Congress Ever since I was a kid, Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. While grilling out and setting off fireworks is always a great time, the most important thing about July 4th is celebrating the birth of America – the greatest nation in the world. […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri System officials shared their appreciation for Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers for a historic year of funding support with the signing of the FY 2025 state budget. The UM System will receive $504.6 million in core funding with additional funding to support capital improvement projects at all four
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By Missouri State Parks JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 28, 2024 – If you’re in southeast Missouri, be sure to check out these activities planned at state parks and historic sites this July. Thursday, July 4: Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site The Arcadia Valley Chamber of
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By the Missouri Honey Bees and Beekeepers JEFFERSON CITY – Show Support for Missouri Honey Bees and Beekeepers: Get Your “Bee Friendly Missouri” License Plate Today! We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the “Bee Friendly Missouri” license plate, launched at the sold-out MO Bee Day 2024 on Saturday, June
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JEFFERSON CITY – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Moyle v. United States, punting the decision back to lower courts, and allowing emergency abortion care to continue in Idaho for now. The state of Idaho argued that the state’s abortion ban trumps the federal EMTALA rule, allowing them to deny stabilizing treatment to pregnant patients
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. TURKEY CHANGES Turkey permits will no longer be included with an archery permit. A new fall turkey-hunting permit has been created. Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After the historic J. Huston Tavern at Arrow Rock State Historic Site was unexpectedly in March, Missouri State Parks is pleased to announce plans to reopen the tavern later this year. The popular restaurant will reopen under a partnership with the nonprofit J. Huston Tavern Society. The J. Huston Tavern
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JEFFERSON CITY — Four Marquand residents were hurt in a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 51 in Perry County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the driver 34-year-old Jonathan Starkey had moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital Perry by a Mercy Hospital ambulance. A passenger in the car, 38-year-old Robyn
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To celebrate 35 years of river conservation, Stream Teams United and the Missouri Stream Team Program are hosting the 2024 Watershed Celebration at Meramec State Park on Saturday, July 27. Missouri Stream Teams from around the state are invited to attend the festival, which also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Stream Teams United,
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From the Missouri Secretary of State JEFFERSON CITY – With the primary election approaching, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is highlighting important dates and facts to help ensure Missourians are prepared for the election – August 6, 2024. Ashcroft, as the state’s chief election authority, has been traveling the state talking with county clerks
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