JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has awarded $85,000 to fund an 18-month project, that started in November 2024 to Tonal Range Media Tonal Range Media will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to share their stories and experiences in each of Missouri’s 114 Counties and St. Louis City. […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, as his first official act in office, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action to prioritize public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching his comprehensive Safer Missouri public safety initiative. Developed in close collaboration with law enforcement partners and representatives across all levels of law enforcement within the state, the Safer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience — one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident’s routine but also costing the U.S. healthcare system $2.6 billion annually. When researchers at the University
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has awarded 46 grants to organizations committed to addressing food insecurity in their communities. This marks the fourth year the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has provided matching grants to Missouri FFA chapters, Missouri 4-H clubs, collegiate, and career and technical education organizations to support efforts to improve
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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JEFFERSON CITY – Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2024 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) voted to pass the Laken Riley Act, legislation to give law enforcement more tools to keep communities safe from illegal alien criminals. The legislation is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was brutally murdered last year by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. “For
By Garrett Hawkings, president Missouri Farm Bureau Every time I come back from the Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting at Margaritaville Lake Resort, I reflect on the experience of what it is like when we all come together. While some things like themes, key topics and policy points change each year, a few standard
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress When President Donald Trump officially takes office on January 20, Republicans will be ready to hit the ground running to put in place the policies needed to make America great again. In fact, we can deliver on critical pieces of President Trump’s agenda very quickly by packaging tax reform,
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Playbook, developed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), features eight cornerstones of a state system of recruitment and retention Effective teacher recruitment and retention requires the support of a state system Statewide campaigns are
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