MO State News

State Representative Mazzie Boyd issues statement regarding allegations against Speaker Plocher

HAMILTON, Mo. – State Representative Mazzie Boyd, representing District 02 and northwest Missouri and the Missouri House of Representatives, has issued the following statement in response to the allegations against House Speaker Dean Plocher:   “Over the last several weeks we have heard multiple accusations against Speaker Plocher and his alleged unethical behavior that is […]

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USDA grant will help MU researchers address opioid epidemic in rural Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Childhood trauma is a key risk factor for future substance use disorder, overdose, and suicide. This is particularly problematic in rural areas where children experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACEs are commonly defined as physical and emotional abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, parental separation or divorce, intimate partner violence,

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EPA makes announcement of initial public notice

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA),   Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs. A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and

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Deer hunters reminded of mandatory CWD sampling Nov. 11, 12

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that it will be again holding mandatory CWD sampling during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms season, Nov. 11 and 12. Hunters who harvest deer in 39 MDC CWD Management Zone counties are required to take their harvested deer or the

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Funding available for landowner conservation projects across Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources encourages landowners who are interested in supporting conservation efforts to consider several funding opportunities now available.   The list below includes seven projects with the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications for this round of program funding must be received

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Recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two operational grants announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) has announced the recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two new operational grants. As the organization responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps programs in Missouri, grants awarded by MCSC will strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.   “Our Missouri Community Service Commission

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New Missouri Law strengthens annual ‘Buckle Up Phone Down’ Day

JEFFERSON CITY – For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone Down is the law in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners across the state, are marking this milestone during the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day challenge on Oct.

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Mo files suit against Meta for harming youth on social media

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 33 states in filing suit against Meta alleging that the social-media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line. The lawsuit claims that Meta, instead of

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