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President Trump and Secretary Noem Approve $59 Million in Initial FEMA Funding for Missouri Tornado Recovery, U.S. Army Corps to Support State Debris Operations
This funding will help remove thousands of tons of debris and accelerate disaster recovery efforts WASHINGTON – Today, under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem announced $59 million in initial, expedited Federal...
Missouri Locals Projected to Hit $3.88 Billion Sports Betting Handle the First Year
Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- November 5, 2025 – BetMissouri.com, a leading authority on Missouri sports wagering, released exclusive projections estimating that Missouri’s upcoming legalized sports betting market will...
Home Safety Expert Scott Jay of Springfield, Missouri Explains Dryer Vent Cleaning for HelloNation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How often should homeowners clean their dryer vents to keep their homes safe and their appliances efficient? According to a HelloNation article, regular dryer vent cleaning is one of the simplest...
Plumbing Expert Scott Jay of Branson, Missouri Shares Tips on Preventing Hidden Plumbing Problems in Seasonal Homes for HelloNation
BRANSON, Mo., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vacation homes around Table Rock Lake and the hills of the Ozarks offer Springfield and Branson-area residents the perfect escape—but when left unoccupied for weeks or months, these properties face...
Workers’ Compensation Leaders Recognized with IAIABC President’s Awards
MONONA, Wis., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anna Hui, Director, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and then-IAIABC President, recognized eight individuals for their service to the IAIABC and the workers’ compensation...
Attorney General Hanaway Asks Missourians To Join the Fight Against Foreign Influence In Ballot Campaigns
New reporting tool empowers Missourians to assist the Attorney General’s Office in enforcing the Foreign Influence in Ballot Measures Act. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway reaffirmed her commitment to...
Houzeo’s New ‘Price History’ Feature Lets Missouri Homebuyers Uncover the True Value of Any Property
Homebuyers in Missouri can track the history of any property’s price to ensure they’re making the right choice while buying or selling homes. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America's best home...
Attorney General Hanaway Warns Missourians To Watch For HVAC And Winter Weather Scams
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins across Missouri, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding consumers to prepare their homes and to stay alert for scams that often spike when the temperatures drop. “Winter...
2026 FIFA World Cup Coming to Missouri No Tax on Official Ticket Sales
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — As fans begin purchasing tickets for designated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Missouri Department of Revenue, in coordination with the Governor’s Office, is reminding buyers of the no-tax provision on official FIFA...
Missouri Submits Rural Health Plan for Federal Review
Home/KZRG News/Missouri Submits Rural Health Plan for Federal Review (Missourinet) – Missouri could soon see a major boost for rural health care. Governor Mike Kehoe says the state has submitted its Rural Health Transformation plan to the federal...
Government Shutdown Deepens Amid Political Turmoil Following Elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s elections have energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump, casting a shadow over efforts to end the government shutdown that has reached a historic 37 days. The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history,...
Missouri Sen. Hawley doesn’t know when military will get paid
Despite the federal government shutdown, active-duty military members have been paid through October 31st. But will they get paid November 15th? U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, told Missourinet he doubts it. “I don’t know how they can. There’s...
Missouri applies for piece of $50 billion program to help fund rural health
Missouri could soon receive hundreds of millions each year if federal health officials approve its application to the new Rural Health Transformation Program. State leaders applied Wednesday for the $50 billion federal grant initiative, which...
Government shutdown toll deepens as Trump’s ‘furious’ election remarks embolden Democrats
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Missouri Notified of Partial SNAP Funding By USDA
Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services announced that the state has received notice from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services that partial funding will be issued...
Missouri and Iowa Applying For Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
Both Missouri and Iowa have submitted applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program. That program is through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. States were requested to submit applications to build a high-quality and...
National Republicans gear up to fight referendum on Missouri congressional map
A newly formed political action committee created to defend the gerrymandered congressional map drawn by Missouri lawmakers received $100,000 this week from national Republicans. On Wednesday, Put Missouri First reported two $50,000 contributions...
MU Extension helps veteran grow honey business
STOVER -- Jessica Johnson's experiences with University of Missouri Extension have been as golden as the honey she sells. Johnson, the owner of Ladybird's Bee Yard, participates in MU Extension's Missouri Heroes to Hives program for U.S. military...
Eric Burlison criticizes Democrats and promotes balanced budget amendment on social media
Rep. Eric Burlison, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 7th district since 2023, recently posted several statements on his social media account criticizing Democratic Party policies and promoting his legislative initiatives.On November 5,...