JEFFERSON CITY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), is issuing this Health Advisory to notify public health professionals, clinicians, laboratorians, and people at risk for overdose about increasing reports from U.S. jurisdictions detecting medetomidine in the illegal drug supply and a […]
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is
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He Is Risen! “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ Then they remembered his words.” – Luke 24:6-8
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 86,000 farms located on more than 27 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. Help us serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As spring brings an increase in outdoor projects across Missouri, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents and businesses to take proper precautions before starting any digging work. “Every year, underground utility lines are damaged because they were not marked prior to digging,” said Commissioner John Mitchell of
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By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state
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JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, continues to lead the effort in the Missouri Senate to pass critical legislation aimed at keeping dangerous and unregulated kratom-derived products out of the hands of Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults. “Senate Bill 1605 is about protecting Missourians by putting some clear rules around kratom and cracking down
Preparing for Easter The week leading up to Easter has been busy, but productive, in the State Capitol. Policymakers have been vetting, improving and advancing bills, while meeting with constituents who are attending advocacy days in between. Many of you have also been preparing for Easter, having fasted, given up something important or practiced other
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SEDALIA, MO. – Help us honor the men and women who have served or are serving our amazing country. The Missouri State Fair is accepting nominations for Veteran/Active Military Honorees of the Day. Eleven veterans/active duty service members from Missouri will be chosen from the nominations and honored daily in a Military Flag Retreat
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its 2026 MoDNR Photo Contest. The department will feature winning entries on its website, social media platforms and at various public events. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1. Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri. Contestants
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