MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) funding, a federal U.S. Treasury program to advance technology-based economic development. The second round of funding includes more than […]

WINONA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to tune in for a virtual program that explains how to tan a deer hide using tree bark.   The webinar, “Introduction to Bark Tanning a Deer Hide,” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. This online event

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate will close overnight this week for bridge construction.   Weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 nightly from Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.  

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – Closed Executive Session  and Friday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting.   All activities will be at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City.   Background documents related to open meeting agenda items are available for public

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Agribusiness Academy Class of 2025 visited the American Royal Association, Missouri Soybeans Soy Innovation Center, Missouri State Fair, University of Central Missouri Prussing Farm, Port KC, The City Market – Kansas City, CPKC Stadium- Home of KC and much more! High school sophomores are encouraged to apply for the Missouri

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Thanks to President Trump and the One, Big, Beautiful Bill – the landmark legislation I authored that delivered the Working Families Tax Cuts – every eligible American child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, will receive a Trump Account, giving them a meaningful financial head start

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is excited to offer 2026 internship opportunities for college students! Get an inside look at state government and the agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of Missouri’s agriculture industry. Learn more about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s programs, future career opportunities and learn valuable, hands-on skills.