BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.80/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 38.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The […]
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress Like millions of Americans, I’m incredibly concerned with the direction our nation is heading. We have faced crisis after crisis ever since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office. Families are struggling to make ends meet in this painful economy. We have a border that’s in
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JEFFERSON CITY – When one of the most destructive storms in history hit the Southeastern U.S., Missouri electric cooperatives answered the call. In total, 353 lineworkers representing 33 Missouri electric cooperatives assisted five electric cooperatives in Georgia that suffered extensive damage to their systems, resulting in widespread outages due to Hurricane Helene. The 353 Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Before heading out to fish or hunt for deer, turkey, waterfowl, furbearers, or small game, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding you to purchase the required permits. Permits can be purchased online, over the phone, at any MDC office, or from more than a thousand vendors around the state. “Hunting and
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I recently received a sample ballot in the mail for the upcoming general election. I couldn’t believe how long it was – statewide and local candidates, state constitutional and statutory amendments, local propositions, and judicial candidates. People often tell me they are confused about voting on the judges on their ballots. I understand their
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Parson in an effort to leave state government better than he found it, Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-11, which rescinds 177 past executive orders that are no longer necessary or applicable. These orders date back to the 1980s with many being past state of emergency declarations
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With no-excuse in-person absentee voting underway across the state, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is encouraging Missouri voters to use trusted sources for election related information – such as county clerks, local election boards, and the Missouri Secretary of State’s office, instead of third-party groups. County officials have reported strong early
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Driver License (MVDL) division is preparing to deploy its modernized driver license and processing system at all license offices, with a launch date of Tues., Nov. 12. Installation of new equipment and the system conversion process for this vital upgrade will necessitate short license
MDC warns to not burn outdoors to avoid wildfires JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With ongoing and worsening drought conditions throughout the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that outdoor burning could cause a wildfire. According to MDC, a main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — “Boone, George, get up!” As the pair of 1,500-pound gentle giants begin walking around the College of Veterinary Medicine’s parking lot, their horseshoes clank on the concrete. The magnificent mules — known for their intelligence, loyalty, work ethic, playful nature and strength — are practicing for an annual tradition: taking first-year veterinary
