MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) announces it will partner with Oracle Cerner, to implement a fully automated and integrated Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.  The vision is to create an electronic platform that documents, communicates, and enhances the journey for DMH service recipients in state-operated programs, and connects with contracted agencies and […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – On Tuesday, October 31 Girl Scouts all over celebrated the birthday of their founder Juliette Gordon Low. Juliette paved the way for every Girl Scout by living a life of courage, confidence, and character. Girls will celebrate by hosting birthday parties and team meetings, and by earning patches by learning new skills

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $13 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC). This marks the fifth transfer to date, for a total of $39,978,820, since the medical program was formed in late 2018.   Additionally, DHSS

Commentary: Learning to Do  By Janet Adkison This week, Indianapolis plays host to nearly 70,000 FFA members from across the country, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These students have worked months, if not years, for the opportunity to attend the 2023 National FFA Convention.   Many FFA Alumni who attended the event in

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,118 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2023 deer hunting season, Oct. 28 and 29.   Top counties were Franklin with 258 deer harvested, Osage with 224, and Texas with 209. Of

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November 1, 2023.   The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2024.   It has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations since 1977.   The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 34.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 17.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The

JEFFERSON CITY – During during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has selected the Honorable Ginger Gooch, 47, to be a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Patricia Breckenridge. “Judge Gooch has known the value of hard work

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – From toddlers to turkeys, Missouri state parks and historic sites offer it all. Thursdays, Nov. 2, 16, 30: Toddler Thursday at Mastodon State Historic Site Learn, create and play at Mastodon State Historic Site! The Toddler Thursday programs are designed for toddlers and their grown-ups. Each program focuses on a different

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Jim Murphy, Chairman of the Special Interim Committee on the Earnings Tax, has announced a committee hearing on two important issues on Monday, October 30.   This hearing is the second of three public hearings aimed at studying and evaluating the impact and future of the earnings tax in