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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after U.S Representative Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) was elected as Speaker of the House:   “Under the leadership of Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans are united and ready to fight to deliver a stronger economy, a more accountable government, a safer nation, and a future built

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has announced the availability of a total of $300,000 in grant funding to assist Missouri community-based nonprofit organizations to provide water safety and swimming lessons to underserved populations.   Eligible grant expenses include personnel costs, including benefits and overtime; training- and travel-related expenses; equipment; and supplies.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for December 2022 declined 9.3 percent compared to those for December 2021, from $1.19 billion last year to $1.08 billion this year. The growth rate shown for total Sales and Use Tax is artificially low as the collections amount

Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has highlighted accomplishments from his four years as State Treasurer.   “As Treasurer, I have worked to protect Missouri’s tax dollars, help Missourians save for the future, and increase government transparency at the state and local level,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “My office found innovative ways to