MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced Friday that net general revenue collections for May 2024 declined 7.9 percent compared to those for May 2023, from $1.59 billion last year to $1.47 billion this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2024 fiscal year-to-date increased 1.3 percent compared to May 2023, from […]

SPRINGFIELD – Just as people need to be prepared for a disaster or emergency, everyone needs to have a plan in place for their pets. June is Pet Preparedness Month and the perfect time to create or update a pet preparedness kit and speak with neighbors, friends, or family about a backup plan. “No one wants

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) posted the results of the random lottery drawing to award microbusiness licenses to applicants. This is the second of three separate rounds of microbusiness licenses to be awarded, per Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution.   Unique identifiers were used for

Hospital workforce data indicate small decrease in vacancy and turnoverJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Vacancy and turnover rates among registered nurses, and within the hospital workforce overall, eased slightly in 2023 according to new data from the Missouri Hospital Association. Although declining rates of vacancy and turnover are a positive sign, Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO said,

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on Joe Biden’s executive order regarding the Southern border:   “Americans see right through this election year posturing. In his first 100 days, Biden reversed nearly 100 executive actions, which opened up our border to the tune of 10 million illegal immigrant crossings since he took office.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) posted the results of the random lottery drawing to award microbusiness licenses to applicants. This is the second of three separate rounds of microbusiness licenses to be awarded, per Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution.   Unique identifiers were used for the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As summer weather arrives, Missourians are reminded to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors.   “Extreme heat and humidity are dangerous seasonal hazards in Missouri that can place a lot of stress on the body, especially for more vulnerable

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is now accepting applications for sub-grants under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), with applications being accepted through July 30. Nearly $2.4 million is available to local governments for projects that will promote energy savings, energy conservation or emissions reductions in