SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair has announced the final concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series. Country music legend Alabama will perform on Saturday, Aug. 17 as part of the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair. An opener for the show will be announced at […]
Alabama will perform at the Missouri State Fair Read More »
DONIPHAN, Mo. — In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 8 and 9,
2024 Youth Fishing Derby slated Read More »
WASHINGTON – On May 2, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) held a reception in Perryville, Mo., to recognize high school students from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District who made it to the final round of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. At the event, Smith announced that Miah Bressie, a senior at Houston High School, took home first place
Smith Congratulates winner, finalists of 2024 Congressional Art Competition Read More »
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
Rooting out antisemitism on campus Read More »
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
MoIP calls for Nominations for invasive plant action awards Read More »
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
Mo Treasurer’s office sees expansion from laws signed by Governor Parson Read More »
From a news release JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Parks values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show appreciation to active service members, Missouri State Parks is joining the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that offers free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel
Missouri State Parks honors military service Read More »
By Dan Plocher, Mo Speaker of the House JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives led efforts to pass a balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that saves $1.5 billion of Missouri’s surplus for emergencies and reduces spending from the FY2024 budget by over $1.2 billion. House Budget Chair Cody Smith, R-Carthage,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will receive more than $5 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior to plug hundreds of abandoned oil wells. The project will focus on former oil production sites in Vernon County. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027. “While no
MoDNR to plug more than 200 abandoned oil wells Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has truly agreed HBs 2134 & 1956 by a vote of 155-1, thereby sending it to Governor Mike Parson’s desk for his consideration. The comprehensive legislation will regulate the land application of industrial wastewater, sludge, and related process wastes. The bill successfully passed the House and Senate with
Missouri General Assembly sends bill protecting property rights, environment to governor Read More »
