JEFFERSON CITY — Representatives from across the state, including Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and MDA Director Chris Chinn, came together this week for the first meeting of the Missouri Food Entrepreneur Network. Mo-FEN is an arm of the Show Me Food, Beverage & Forest Product Manufacturing Initiative, begun in 2019 to advance new food processing […]
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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
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JEFFERSON CITY — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Missouri rose around 15 percent between January 2nd and January 4th according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service. The seven day total of confirmed and probable cases for the period ending January 4 January was 59,308 an increase of about 15
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman recently filed legislation to enhance the security and transparency of elections in Missouri. Coleman is the sponsor of HB 1988, which would change the process by which the Secretary of State receives and publishes voting totals from each precinct. HB 1988 requires the vote tabulation process to
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JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in a three-day initiative commencing on Human Trafficking Day, January 11, 2022. This initiative is a concentrated effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public
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