MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation , Natural Resources Conservation Services and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council will hold a Pollinator Workshop June 20th in Middletown, Missouri.   The Presentation Topics Include: Precision Agriculture Edge-of-Field Practices Prescribed Burn Associations Pollinator Habitat Management     RSVP: https://mosoy.org/event/2025-pollinator-tour/    

A record 4.2 million Americans are expected to turn 65 this year – and nearly 75% want to remain home as they age, increasing the risk of medical complications and social isolation.   Seniorly released a study on the Safest and Most Dangerous States for Aging in Place after analyzing data from the CDC, CMS, Census Bureau, and HUD.   Ten key

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed has introduced House Bill 2 in the Missouri General Assembly’s special session—legislation that would establish a Missouri Child Tax Credit modeled after the transformative Biden-Harris federal tax credit, with the goal of cutting childhood poverty in Missouri by half.   In a special session largely focused

JEFFERSON CITY, MO— On Tuesday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 81 into law in a significant move to strengthen public safety across Missouri. “Public safety remains one of our top priorities, and with this bill, we are reinforcing that with real action,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “From improving oversight and licensing to supporting

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Beginning next week, the Missouri judiciary will continue rolling out a new feature designed to give attorneys and the public faster access to new civil cases. This new “Auto Create Case” feature is scheduled to be implemented Wednesday, June 18 in eight additional judicial circuits.   For years, Missouri’s e-filing system

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for May 2025 was 53.4, increasing 5.3 points from the April level of 48.1.   The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator.   It measures such factors as new orders, production, supplier delivery times, backlogs, inventories, prices, employment,

JEFFERSON CITY – There were more than 1.43 million women in Missouri’s workforce (in both private- and public-owned establishments) in 2023, making up 50.6 percent of total Missouri employment.   The percentage of women in the workforce has remained steady over the last 10 years. Women’s share of employment varies by occupation.   Across the

ROLLA, Mo.— On June 14 and June 19, the USDA Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas. Saturday, June 14 celebrates National Get Outdoors Day, inviting everyone to connect with the great outdoors for healthy, active lifestyles. And Thursday, June 19 celebrates the historic Juneteenth holiday.