MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY—January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, marking the anniversary of the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The Missouri Department of Transportation has joined forces with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement to combat the crime of human trafficking in the Show-Me State. “Human trafficking remains a growing […]

BRANSON — Cattlemen and women from across the state are gathering this weekend for the 54th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show at Tan-Tar-A Resort. Director Chinn and Dr. Marin DeBauch will provide an update on meat processing capacity in Missouri during a special Missouri Department of Agriculture breakout session. Join us in

JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and the Missouri State Library, a division within his office, are proud to announce the launch of Brainfuse VetNow—offering support and guidance to local veterans and their families with services such as navigating Veteran Affairs, providing academic tutoring, even employment transition assistance.    VetNow is available to all

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) announced today it is seeking nominations for the 20th annual Show Me Service Awards, which will resume in 2022 on Missouri Service Day in May.   “2021 has shown us once again that no matter the problem, volunteerism is the solution,” said Scott McFarland, Executive Director

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and is offering testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the

By Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau Another session of the Missouri General Assembly is upon us, and this year looks to be a busy one. With redistricting, members running for higher office and many passionate legislative disagreements, 2022 should have no shortage of fireworks at the state capitol. Missouri Farm Bureau’s priorities for this year’s

By Rick Francis, state representative   JEFFRSON CITY — We returned to the State Capitol Building Wednesday, January 5 for the start of the 2022 legislative session, which is officially the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly.    In the Missouri House, there are 108 Republicans and 49 Democrats. Leading up to the

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the Farmers’ Market Promotion Matching Grant Program through Missouri Grown. The grant awards up to $1,000 for reimbursement of expenses associated with promoting Missouri’s farmers’ markets.   This competitive grant program will provide funds to farmers’ markets for promotional pieces that provide awareness