MO State News

Legionnaires’ cases possibly linked to Phelps County hospital

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires’ disease among previously hospitalized patients at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo. The first case occurred in May 2021. The source of the bacteria that caused these individuals to acquire infection is under investigation.    Out of an […]

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Let Business Decide: Employers unite against government overreach

By Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry JEFFERSON CITY: This week, Missouri lawmakers are preparing for hearings on anti-business proposals that would give state government the power to override vaccination policies set by private employers. Led by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Missouri business community is uniting to stop this government overreach. 

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Missouri treasurer marks National School Choice Week

JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Monday recognized National School Choice Week.   “As a parent of children with special needs, I understand that education is not one-size-fits-all. I am also the product of public education and the son of a teacher so I value the important role public education plays. However, children learn differently

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Schmitt sues nine more schools to halt mask mandate policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Monday filed suit against nine more school districts to halt their illegal mask mandate policies. Districts that were sued include: Bayless, Jennings, Lexington, Kirkwood, Ritenour, Hancock Place, Special School District of St. Louis, Meramec Valley, and University City. “As we’ve made clear from the beginning, the power

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Tax Form 1099-G available online for individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2021

JEFFERSON CITY — Individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2021 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov   Form 1099-G details all unemployment benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important to note that

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Apply now for 2022 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2022 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers.

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Ashcroft’s office receives final redistricting House map

JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Friday, expressed his congratulations to the bipartisan commission tasked with redrawing Missouri’s 163 House districts. The House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission finalized the new map by a unanimous vote.    The last time commission members agreed upon house district maps was 1991. In 2001 and 2011 appointed judges drew the

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Boating Safety Courses Offered

JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol is offering boating safety courses to inform and motivate boaters to prepare for the boating season. These approved courses meet the national boating educational standard. “Missouri’s many rivers and lakes offer a variety of boating opportunities,” said Col.

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