MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has announced that a countdown clock will be displayed on his office’s website to show the time left in the 2022 legislative session to pass election integrity reform.   The countdown – which began at noon – coincides with the start of session. “I want to continue […]

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is calling for Governor Mike Parson to issue writs of election to fill four House of Representatives seats currently vacant, with two more vacancies expected.      In the letter to the governor, Ashcroft wrote, “Pursuant to Missouri Statute RSMo Chapter 21.110, I am calling on you to

JEFFERSON CITY – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 9,965 deer during the alternative-methods portion of the firearms deer season, Dec. 25 – Jan. 4.     Top harvest counties were Osage with 223 deer harvested, Franklin with 211, and Callaway with 201.   Perry

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Board of Education has approved a new path for substitute certification to address a continued shortage of substitute teachers statewide.   Instead of the previous requirement of 60 hours of college credit, those interested in obtaining a substitute certification must 1) hold a high school diploma (or GED or

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced that, for the first time, the state will honor first responders who are seriously injured in the line of duty as they carry out their official responsibilities. The Missouri Red, White and Blue Heart Award will be awarded for injuries sustained on the job, beginning with the

JEFFERSON CITY – With the increase in COVID-19 activity, and the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. The increased demand represents an important step taken by the public to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.   “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and

JEFFERSON CITY — State Budget Director Dan Haug announced Wednesday that net general revenue collections for December 2021 increased 31.9 percent compared to those for December 2020, from $904.3 million last year to $1.19 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2022 fiscal year-to-date increased 4.7 percent compared to December 2020, from $5.44 billion

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of commercial vehicle officer.   The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing/interviews at General Headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri.   Those who successfully complete the evaluation will

JEFFERSON CITY – For the first time since 2006, Missouri’s traffic fatalities surpassed 1,000. According to preliminary data, 1,004 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, a nearly three percent increase over 2020 and marking the second straight year of growing fatality totals after nearly a decade of steady decline.                “These fatalities