MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to 5G Masonry LLC demanding verification of the lawful status of their employees. The letter comes after General Bailey’s office received a complaint alleging that the company employs illegal immigrants, a violation of state law. The company will have fifteen days to hand over […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 16,700 jobs in April 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4 percent.   Private industry employment increased by 16,400 jobs and government employment increased by 300 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 74,900 jobs

KANSAS CITY – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.5 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The April increase was led by a 0.5-percent rise in the all items less food and energy index, with higher prices for

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online on May 28 at 6 p.m. for a Zoom webinar on “Reducing Deer Damage to Crops.” Staff will discuss different methods of habitat management for

By Janet Adkison JEFFERSON CITY – Agriculture is truly a remarkable industry, weaving together the rhythms of nature with the hard work and dedication of farmers, ranchers and their families. Amidst the idyllic landscapes and the symphony of natural sounds, those who toil in this field find themselves immersed in a lifestyle they wouldn’t trade

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri.   Prices in Missouri are 12.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 4.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Like so many Americans, I have been absolutely appalled by the rampant antisemitism we’re seeing on college campuses. It’s unacceptable that in America in 2024, vicious mobs are harassing, chasing down, and blocking students from entering buildings on college campuses because of their Jewish faith. And let me be

JEFFERSON CITY – As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through June 15, 2024. Nomination

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 1803 and Senate Bill (SB) 727 into law. These bills will have a significant impact on the linked-deposit loan program the educational scholarships administered through the Office of Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek. HB 1803 – Increases the State Treasurer’s ability to invest in