MO State News

Small business owners say inflation is No. 1 problem

JEFFERSON CITY  – In February, the NFIB Optimism Index decreased by 1.4 points to 95.7, the second consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, a four-point increase since December and the highest reading since the third quarter of 1981.    “Inflation continues to […]

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Senator Roger Marshall endorses Vicky Hartzler for U.S. Senate

GREAT BEND, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has endorsed Republican Vicky Hartzler for U.S. Senate in Missouri. His full statement is below: “A dear friend to my wife Laina and me, Vicky Hartzler is one of the most principled and compassionate conservatives I’ve had the honor of working alongside.   She and I have been

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MoDNR releases 2022 Census of Missouri Public Water Systems

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released the 2022 Census of Missouri Public Water Systems. The annual census provides detailed information regarding the volume, source water type, population, chemical characteristics and other information about Missouri’s 2,764 public water systems. The census also includes test results for selected chemicals, along with the types

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Mo fire marshal recommends changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks spring forward on Sunday

JEFFERSON CITY – State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time this weekend to change the batteries and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, clocks spring forward one hour. Bean also urges families to practice their fire escape plans.  Safety experts recommend families practice their home

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Missouri House completes productive, successful first half of the 2022 Legislative Session

JEFFERSON CITY – Lawmakers in the Missouri House wrapped up the first half of the 2022 legislative session with a productive week of work and a long list of legislative accomplishments. As the General Assembly heads into its annual spring break, House members have been able to send the majority of their legislative priorities to the

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It’s Time to Do the Work

By Senator Holly Rehder After enduring weeks of what I have charitably referred to as “shenanigans” in the Missouri Senate, I finally reached my limit. As I’ve mentioned in past columns, I recently co-chaired a select task force charged with protecting the rights of sexual assault survivors. Through consultation with law enforcement, prosecutors, health care

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Missouri wild birds

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph,

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Governor Parson is on a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland

JEFFERSON CITY – From March 11 – 19, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland for their third international Trade Mission. The U.K. and Ireland are key trade partners for Missouri, with nearly $354 million and more than $130 million in exports in 2021, respectively.   Consistent with Governor

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Attorney General Schmitt announces Top 10 consumer complaints for 2021

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Attorney General’s Office received 126,100 total consumer complaints in 2021, submitted in writing or via phone call.  The Consumer Complaint Unit received 86,856 complaints and inquiries and the No-Call Unit received 39,244 complaints. The Attorney General’s Office has advocates who take complaints and work actively to mediate those complaints between consumers

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