MO State News

State releases September 2024 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for September 2024 increased 2.9 percent compared to those for September 2023, from $1.21 billion last year to $1.24 billion this year.  Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date declined 4.0 percent compared to September 2023, from $3.14 billion last […]

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MSHP plans upcoming graduations

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that nine troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, October 11, 2024.   The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the

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Missouri House announces special Interim Committee to Address Health and Environmental Impact of Nuclear Weapons Work

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new Special Interim Committee has been established to assess the impact that nuclear weapons production has had on Missouri’s residents and environment. The committee will focus on addressing the long-term health, environmental, and economic consequences of nuclear weapons work in the state.   The Special Interim Committee on the Impact

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Local highway safety heroes honored at annual conference

COLUMBIA – Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized at this year’s Highway Safety and Traffic Conference for their efforts in moving Missouri towards zero roadway fatalities. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety holds the event each year to support Show-Me Zero, Missouri’s strategic highway safety plan. Every other year, these awards are presented to four

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Appellate Judicial Commission submits nominees to fill vacancy on Court of Appeals

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Appellate Judicial Commission has submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson its panel of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, due to the impending November 2024 retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald.   The commission unanimously supports the three nominees. After approximately six hours

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Missouri WIC launches a new data dashboard

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Missouri WIC announces an innovative digital data dashboard accessible to the public. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The data dashboard provides access to in-state participation and certification data, along with benefit data, including: Participation rates by month and demographics (race, ethnicity, age, education level and

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Missouri celebrates Farm to School and Early Care & Education (ECE) Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October to be Farm to School and ECE Month in Missouri. Farm to School and ECE Month celebrates nutrition professionals, farmers and ranchers nationwide for their contributions to feeding Missouri students. “Farm to School and Early Care and Education (ECE) Month is a great opportunity to share

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Memorial ceremonies this weekend will honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services this weekend at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City to honor the state’s fallen firefighters. On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., a candlelight vigil will be held for all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities. On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:30

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Mark Twain National Forest recruiting for Resource Advisory Committee

ROLLA, Mo., —Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This committee was established by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The USDA Forest Service is seeking 15 individuals, representing a wide range of Forest connections, to volunteer to serve on this meaningful committee. More

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