CLAYTON – After being sent for testing on April 17, a local bat has tested positive for rabies. This is the first bat to test positive for rabies in St. Louis County this year. This event serves as a reminder […]
Schupp proposes legislation to strengthen Missouri families
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, has submitted a trio of bills to strengthen families and improve the lives of Missouri women and children. This legislative package addresses important issues, including maternal mortality, postpartum depression and […]
Parson commends Missouri House for passage of fast track workforce development program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House today passed House Bill 225, sponsored by Representative Kathy Swan, by a vote of 101-49. Fast Track is one of Governor Parson’s top workforce development priorities to help reskill and retool Missouri workers […]
MoDOT-St. Louis work zones for February 28-March 6
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Drivers heading into downtown this weekend should be aware of several interstate ramps that will be closed Saturday in conjunction with the Mardi Gras Grand Parade. If you drop passengers off at the parade, it is […]
AG Schmitt, Senator Onder, and Representative Gregory Announce Statute to Fight Carjackings in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, State Senator Bob Onder, and State Representative David Gregory announced in a press conference that they would partner on introducing a statute to better address and prosecute violent carjackings in […]
Sen. Schupp files legislation to increase voter participation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Senator Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, has filed two measures to increase participation in the democratic process and make it easier for eligible Missourians to vote in elections. Senate Bill 171 would allow any registered voter, […]
Parson honors British man’s efforts to preserve legacy of heroic St. Louis aviator’s selfless actions to avoid civilian deaths during WWII
On eve of ceremonies commemorating 75th Anniversary of Tragic Bomber Crash, Governor presents proclamation commending 82-year-old Tony Foulds of Sheffield, England WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of ceremonies honoring St. Louis World War II pilot John G. Kriegshauser and […]
Parson makes appointments to boards and commissions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced on Thursday nine new appointments to various boards and commissions. Larry W. Borts, of Jamestown, was appointed to the Missouri Propane Safety Commission. Mr. Borts retired in 2008 after owning and operating […]
MoDOT-St. Louis work zones for February 21-27
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – With rain and slightly warmer temperatures in the forecast, drivers should expect to see crews out patching potholes along roadways in the days ahead. Please watch out for these operations, which may be slow-moving, and move […]
Parson proclaims National FFA Week in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Tuesday morning, on behalf of more than 25,000 members of Missouri FFA, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed February 16-23, 2019, to be National FFA Week in Missouri. Governor Parson was joined by more than 80 local Missouri […]