MO State News

Mo bill would offset rising fuel costs in midst of crisis in Ukraine

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Adam Schwadron is looking to protect Missouri consumers at the fuel pump in the midst of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.   Schwadron, a Republican from St. Charles, Friday filed House Bill 2801, which proposes to create a one-time, six-month tax holiday on motor fuel sales in […]

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Missouri WIC implements second infant formula waiver from the USDA

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri WIC announced a new, temporary waiver Friday that will allow the purchase of alternative infant formula types using WIC benefits during the Abbott infant formula recall event. This temporary waiver allows Missouri WIC to issue additional non-contract brands of formula that participants may select if their Similac formula is not

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Educational funding opportunities available for Missouri nursing and medical students and practitioners

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Educational funding is currently available for eligible nursing or medical students, or those already licensed and able to work in an underserved area of Missouri. The Health Professional Loan and Loan Repayment programs administered by the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care are designed

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Department of Natural Resources hosts free pesticide collection event in Portageville

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 25, 2022 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host a free pesticide collection event from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 12 at Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center, 147 W. State Highway T in Portageville.   The event is open to all Missouri farmers and households. To help prevent the spread of

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Breaking the Log Jam

By Holly Thompson Rehder JEFFERSON CITY – The past week in the Missouri Senate has brought significant accomplishment and incredible frustration. First, the good news. We finally broke through a log jam of filibusters that had brought Senate activity to a standstill. This week, the General Assembly truly agreed and finally passed the first bill

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Thousands of to tune in for  virtual Health Care Career Day

JEFFERSON CITY — Even before COVID-19, Missouri faced a critical shortage of health care professionals. The pandemic has only made this situation more severe. In response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting Missouri’s first-ever virtual Health Care Career Day to inspire students to pursue health care careers on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.   This free event

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Lucas Kunce issues statement on Ukraine

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Marine veteran Lucas Kunce has issued the following statement in response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.   “Everyday Ukrainians are under assault from a tyrant,” said Kunce, former International Negotiations Officer representing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs at conventional arms control negotiations with NATO and Russia. “The only way we’ll destroy

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