MDC Says Recycled Live Christmas Trees Can Improve Fish, Wildlife Habitats

MDC Says Recycled Live Christmas Trees Can Improve Fish, Wildlife Habitats

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As the holiday season closes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking you to donate your live Christmas tree to fish and wildlife in your area as a natural, year-round shelter. Salvador Mondragon, MDC Fisheries Biologist, said live Christmas trees can…

MRTA Applauds Senate Passage of H.R. 82 Repealing Unfair Penalties On Educators’ Retirement Benefits

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The Senate passed H.R. 82, a historic piece of legislation that will repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions that have unfairly reduced Social Security benefits for Missouri’s retired teachers and public school employees. This monumental…

30 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 30 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. The 122nd Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2024. The new troopers will report to duty in…

MSHP 2024 Christmas Holiday Traffic Statistics

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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday counting period: Three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24,…

Governor Parson Announces $5 Million In Grants Approved For 13 Missouri Colleges And Universities

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Governor Mike Parson announced $5 million in grant funding has been approved for 13 Missouri colleges and universities to continue enhancing nursing education programs statewide. “From the early days of our administration, we set out to invest in workforce and education to…

MSHP Says Have A Safe Christmas Season

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t…

State Historical Society Of Missouri Awards Fellowships For 2025

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The State Historical Society of Missouri is awarding a Center for Missouri Studies fellowship to a pair of scholars from the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Education in 2025. Amy Shelton, an adjunct professor and senior researcher at the SLU Policy…

MSHP Law Enforcement Academy Graduation

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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 122nd Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s…

Jackson County Offers Extended Weekend Hours For Tax Collection In November And December

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November 16, 2024 Jackson County announced this week that it will provide extended weekend hours for tax collection at the historic courthouse in Independence, offering added convenience on select Saturdays in November and December. The Historic Truman Courthouse, located at 112 W.…

Governor Seeks Joint Federal, State, And Local Damage Assessments In Preparation For Major Disaster Declaration Request

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November 16, 2024 This week Governor Mike Parson announced that the state has begun the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024. “Last week’s severe weather system…