MO State News

Missouri Veterans Commission welcomes new commissioners

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners, Troy Williams and Charles “Matt” Pritchard, appointed on February 25, 2026, by Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin. Each brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advocating for Veterans’ rights and needs.   Williams has a […]

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Missouri Community College Association 2026 Student Affairs Seminar sets attendance record

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community College Association hosted its 2026 Student Affairs Seminar with record attendance, welcoming the largest number of participants and community colleges in the event’s history.   More than 70 Student Affairs professionals from all areas of Missouri attended the event at Stephens College, which provided a full day of professional

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Mark Twain National Forest invites public to review proposed land exchange

ROLLA, Missouri—The Mark Twain National Forest is accepting comments on a proposed land exchange for the Doe Run Resources Corp.   The land exchange proposals include twenty-one National Forest System land parcels within the Viburnum Trend Mining District. These parcels are proposed for an equal-value land exchange.   Two private parcels in the Big Piney River riparian corridor will offer more

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Shamrock plants: Rockin’ by day, dozin’ at night

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Few houseplants are as charming and whimsical as the shamrock plant, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Gwen Funk. These intriguing houseplants capture attention year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day.     Oxalis triangularis, the purple-leaf shamrock, will have pale purple, bell-shaped flowers. Photo by Gwen Funk, MU Extension

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Return of daylight saving time is opportunity to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home fire escape plans

JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home fire safety plans.   Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m.

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Mo joins 14 other states in filing brief to support uniform labeling requirements for herbicides used in farming

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a 15-state coalition that filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to support uniform labeling requirements for herbicides used in farming. This action supports farmer access to glyphosate, one of the most environmentally sound and widely used herbicides on the market.  “For decades, Missouri’s farmers

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Lieutenant Governor Wasinger opens nominations for Missouri Senior Service Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lt. Governor David Wasinger announced nominations are now open for the 2026 Missouri Senior Service Awards, honoring Missouri seniors who helped build their communities and continue serving them through volunteerism, civic leadership, and selfless commitment to others. The Senior Service Awards recognize Missouri residents 60 years of age and older who

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