MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for upcoming seasons
Learn more about deer and turkey hunting in Missouri at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Commission’s Dec. 14 meeting for 2019-2020 turkey-hunting and deer-hunting season dates. 2019 […]
Blunt secures funding for the SEMO Port
Governor Parson Praises Senator Roy Blunt for Efforts in Securing $90 Million in Federal Infrastructure Grants JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Five infrastructure improvement projects that increase safety, minimize congestion, support efficient freight movement, and promote economic development in Missouri are now […]
Possible solutions to future flooding outlined by Farm Bureau
The following is from a Missouri Farm Bureau Federation editorial column by Eric Bohl: In Missouri’s 125 years of modern rainfall records, the state has never seen more rainfall in a month of May than it did in 2019. Overall, […]
Missouri looking to strengthen food insecurity programs
The following information is a press release from the Empower Missouri nonprofit: A report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals that while Missouri has made some progress on reducing food insecurity, the state level is […]
Schmitt Announces Charges Filed Against Former Madison County Deputy Collector
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On August 23, 2019, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, acting as Special Prosecuting Attorney for Madison County, filed charges against former Madison County Deputy Collector Kelcey Gresham. Mrs. Gresham, a 31 year old resident of Fredericktown, is […]
Schmitt joins FBI human trafficking task force
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Schmitt and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are teaming up to fight back against human trafficking in Missouri. In a press conference today, Attorney General Schmitt announced that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is […]
Senate propels bill aiding domestic violence victims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House bill aimed at aiding victims of domestic violence by waiving fees for birth certificates made headway in the Senate Thursday. HB 1135, championed by Republican Rep. Chris Dinkins, would waive the one-time $15 fee […]
Senate considers reforms to parole option for elderly inmates
Judy Henderson, nearly 70 years old, sat before a Senate committee Monday afternoon, advocating for criminal justice reform — specifically for a bill that would grant the ability for parole for certain incarcerated elderly individuals. Just a little more than […]
Senate adopts resolution pertaining to Bible classes in public high schools
A resolution encouraging public high schools to offer courses on the Bible was adopted by the state Senate Thursday. The resolution from Republican Sen. Ed Emery contends the Bible has “been a cornerstone of Western civilization” for thousands of years and […]
Senate advances contentious CAFO bill days after overnight filibuster
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Despite opposition from a handful of Democrats and an earlier overnight filibuster still prominent in the chamber, the Missouri Senate passed legislation that would block local municipalities from instituting new rules for agricultural operations stricter than […]
DHSS finalizes number of medical marijuana facilities to be licensed
The state agency charged with overseeing Missouri’s fledging medical marijuana program has finalized the number of licenses to be awarded in the first year. On Friday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) determined the top-scoring 60 cultivation […]
Senate advances expanded child protection, anti-trafficking legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House bill combating sex trafficking has expanded to include a variety of other provisions in an effort to protect minors — particularly exploited youths — in the state. Under Sen. Jeannie Riddle’s guidance, Rep. Mary […]