MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Governor Mike Parson announced the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimate (CRE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.   The annual CRE is a figure established by state budget experts and is one of the basic assumptions used by the Governor and legislative leaders to build and balance Missouri’s budget.   “As always, we greatly appreciate […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is soliciting ideas for environmental improvement projects. The Department is planning to develop a statewide grant application to secure a portion of the $5 billion in federal funding available through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program. If successful, we will then distribute funds to entities

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its draft plan to save the cave-dwelling grotto sculpin which is found only in five cave systems in Perry County, Mo.   The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it is opening a 60-day public comment period.   Officials with the USFWS stated that

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Do you love Missouri’s state parks and historic sites? Are you looking for a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time to purchase a Missouri State Parks gift card for yourself and receive another you can use as a holiday gift.     A Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Lottery has announced its commitment to the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community organizations across North America and around the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery play.   The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center

JEFFERSON CITY – The latest Missouri Agriculture Updates have been released.   Applications Available for 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy      The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is now accepting applications for the seventh round of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. For 2024, a total of $224 million nationwide is available for outdoor recreation projects. Eligible applicants include other state agencies and local governments, such as cities and

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet December 7 and 8 for executve and public meetings.   The tentative agenda:   Thursday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. — Workshop followed by Closed Executive Session Friday, Dec. 8, at 8:30 a.m. — Regular Open Meeting   All will be held at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that Trevor Foley will serve as Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley’s appointment will become effective December 6 upon Director Anne Precythe’s departure from state government. Valarie Moseley and Travis Terry will serve as DOC Deputy Directors.     “We welcome Trevor on our Cabinet