MO State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the thorough review of a proposed label amendment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in all Missouri counties providing growers with additional weed management options for the 2022 growing season. Today’s action is an example of EPA’s commitment to working with […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Working with stakeholder groups, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has identified initiatives for Cycle 1 of the Missouri State Energy Planning (MoSEP) process. The energy planning process is designed to identify and address topics critical to Missouri’s current and future energy needs.   Following a series of regional meetings, the department

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) is now hiring for grant-funded positions to support initiatives through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). DED plans to use ARPA funds for historic investments that will strengthen Missouri communities and drive economic growth.   New staff members are needed for the operation of several initiatives, including grant programs

WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, acknowledged the incredibly strong resistance Ukraine has mounted against Vladimir Putin’s invasion and urged the Biden administration to get aid to Ukraine as soon as possible.   CLICK HERE to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Missouri invites qualifying farmers and landowners to apply to receive assistance through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) by April 29, 2022.  Funding is available in Perry for one regional partnership project and in Ste. Genevieve for two partnership projects. The RCPP project and associated

JEFFERSON CITY – For the first two years of the pandemic, the shifting landscape around COVID-19 affected travel more than almost any sector of the economy. Concerns about the spread of the virus and changes in travel restrictions and public health guidance led many would-be travelers to hold off on trips. As a result, industries

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen one cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 44.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.17/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has opened a case to consider the need for number relief in the 573 area code in Missouri.   The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) has notified the Public Service Commission Staff of the need for relief in the 573 area code in Missouri.   NANPA indicated in

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. = If there is one thing the Biden Administration excels at, it is blaming everyone and anything to avoid taking responsibility. Its favorite thing to do is play the blame game. When it is clear that out-of-control government spending is causing the highest inflation we have seen