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MDC reminds the public to keep wildlife wild this summer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As Missouri families head outdoors to enjoy the beauty of summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding everyone to appreciate wildlife from a distance and keep wild animals wild. With warmer weather, you...

Parsons Celebrates Infrastructure Excellence in Missouri with Award on I-270 Project
CHANTILLY, Va., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) is proud to announce that its role as lead designer for the I-270 North Design-Build Project has been honored with the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award by...

Governor Signs Wide-Ranging Education Legislation, Giving Additional Tools to Missouri Schools
Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 68 today, giving additional tools to local education agencies across the state. There are more than 30 provisions in Senate Bill 68, half of which focus on school safety. This wide-ranging education...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires in Missouri; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 3
MO-2025-02, June 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that began on...

Missouri Attorney General Bailey Investigates Grain Belt Express Over History Of Lies And False Promises
July 2, 2025 10:43 am JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announces he has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Grain Belt Express, LLC (GBE) following widespread concerns over misleading claims and a track...

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent
ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing. To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to...

Governor Kehoe Announces Over 200 Communities Earned Missouri Blue Shield Designation for Commitment to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 01, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Over 200 Communities Earned Missouri Blue Shield Designation for Commitment to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety Blue Shield counties, cities, and towns will be eligible on...

E8: Transmission: power to the people
LHF: Hello, and welcome back to Today I Learned: Climate, the climate change podcast of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I’m Laur Hesse Fisher. If you asked me, how do we make our electricity cleaner and cheaper, I would probably talk...

ECOcentrix: Empowering Sustainable Energy Since 2011
Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to Lead the Industry in Solar and Roofing Solutions Across Missouri and Illinois Since 2011. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to...

MDC seeks volunteers for Stream Team program in southeast Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is calling on Missourians to get their feet wet — literally — and join the Missouri Stream Team Program. With more than 120,000 volunteers since its beginning, the program...

Missouri Home Visiting Programs Restructured
In the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly amended budget language to restructure the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood (OOC) Home Visiting section. Pending Governor Kehoe’s...

MDC seeks volunteers for Stream Team programs in south-central Missouri
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missourians to get their feet wet – literally – and join the Missouri Stream Team program. The Missouri Stream Team program is a volunteer program through which citizens...

Explore these 8 unique MDC areas in southeast Missouri this summer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – This summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites nature lovers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the stunning beauty and biodiversity of southeast Missouri. From swamps and shut-ins to bluffs and...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Warns of Scams to Avoid After Disasters
June 17, 2025 4:24 pm In the event of a natural disaster, Attorney General Bailey offers the following tips to help consumers avoid becoming victims of scams. Construction Fraud is the most common type of fraud that follows a disaster. To avoid...

MDC assists Shannon County landowners in enhancing wildlife habitat
Body WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently partnered with Shannon County landowners, Judy and Charlie Woolley, to thin their woods and use prescribed fire, made possible by MDC’s Landowner and Community...

Missourians Impacted by the March 14-15 Severe Weather Events May Now Apply for Loans through SBA
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents impacted by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin,...

MDC community forester encourages Missourians to get outside this summer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in...

Synchrocare Expands Franchise Program to Missouri, Opening New Pathways in the Growing Medical Device Market
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Help Transform U.S. Healthcare Through a Proven Franchise Model MO, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare LLC, a trusted name in advanced medical device sales and solutions, is pleased to...

MDC reminds southeast Missouri hikers of trail etiquette, safety this summer
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As summer brings more visitors to Missouri’s conservation areas, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hikers to prioritize safety, respect nature, and follow trail etiquette while exploring the scenic...