MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured on the department’s social media platforms. The deadline to submit photos is Oct. 1.   Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring beautiful natural resources, unique state parks and historic sites, natural phenomena, outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes,

By Jason Smith, Member of Congress    WASHINGTON, D.C. == This week President Biden unveiled his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget — nearly two months after he was legally required to do so. Under President Biden, Missourians are finding it more difficult and more expensive to put food on their tables, gas in their cars,

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Dale Wright has released his April Capitol Report. Dale Wright’s Capitol Report

JEFFERSON CITY – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Department of Social Services (DSS) Children’s Division asks you to join in raising awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention in your community.   This year’s theme is “Thriving Children & Families: Prevention with Purpose.”   “Members of the community play a vital role

JEFFERSON CITY – A coalition of 33 organizations and associations, led by Missouri Farm Bureau, has submitted a letter to Missouri’s Congressional delegation, highlighting numerous concerns with the “Revised Definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” proposed rule.   Organizations that signed the letter include: AGC of Missouri Associated Industries of Missouri Association of

JEFFERSON CITY – Candidate filing for the August 2nd Primary closed on Tuesday, March 29th and the Missouri Libertarian party has filed 25 candidates for federal, state and county offices.    They filed candidates for both statewide offices.   Jonathan Dine filed for the U.S.  Senate.  Dine was the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to make you aware of the following training opportunity:   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a Water Sector Guide to Telecommunications During Power Outages (to be published in spring 2022) to help water utilities diversify their telecommunications plans and equipment and help ensure they