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Chief Justice W. Brent Powell addresses joint annual meeting of The Missouri Bar and the Judicial Conference of Missouri

BRANSON, Mo. — Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell yesterday afternoon delivered the opening luncheon address of the joint annual meeting of the Missouri Bar and the Judicial Conference of Missouri in Branson.     Brent Powell, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, delivered this address during the opening luncheon of the joint […]

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Delta Regional Authority invests $1.8 million to address infra-structure needs in 16 communities, including three in Ill., Mo.

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded nearly $1.8 million to 16 communities through its Strategic Planning Program, a funding opportunity providing communities within the DRA region with the necessary resources to develop strategies that maximize opportunities in public infrastructure, workforce development, and small business development and entrepreneurship. Through the Strategic Planning

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Missouri holds hiring event Tuesday in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri is hosting a statewide hiring event 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City.   This event offers job seekers a chance to connect with multiple state agencies and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in public service. Attendees

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Missouri State Highway Patrol announces new initiative

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the formation of the Strategic Traffic Operations and Rapid Mobilization (STORM) team. The formation of the STORM team is a proactive step by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of Public Safety to help ensure Missouri is a safe place

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DESE recommends removing 177 child care licensing rules

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo— The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood completed its recommendation of changes to the Missouri child care licensing rules, as required in Executive Order 25-15.   The order called for a 10 percent reduction of the state’s child care licensing regulations to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and

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Highest faculty honor awarded to 21 professors across the UM System

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named 21 faculty members from across the UM System as Curators’ Distinguished Professors and Professors Emeriti.   “Recognizing our faculty with this distinction is the highest honor the board grants,” Todd Graves, chair of the UM Board of Curators, said. “These designations acknowledge faculty

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Mizzou researchers enhancing soybean taste to win over more consumers

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In Missouri, soybeans aren’t just a crop; they’re the state’s top commodity. At the University of Missouri, researchers are developing innovative ways to improve the flavor of soy-based foods, deliver more health benefits and appeal to a wider audience.     In a recent study, Bongkosh “Jeab” Vardhanabhuti, an associate professor of food

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