/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:10 +0000 en-us http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_requests_financial_assistance_from_SBA_to_residents_and_businesses_impacted_by_severe_storms_and_flooding_in_April http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_requests_financial_assistance_from_SBA_to_residents_and_businesses_impacted_by_severe_storms_and_flooding_in_April Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:30 +0000 In the wake of severe storms and flooding that hit the city of DeSoto and surrounding areas last month, Gov. Jay Nixon has requested a declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that would clear the way for financial assistance to impacted residents and businesses in Jefferson County and five contiguous counties: Franklin, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis and Washington. http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_signs_four_bills_vetoes_another http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_signs_four_bills_vetoes_another Fri, 17 May 2013 12:41:34 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed four bills passed by the General Assembly and vetoed another. http://dese.mo.gov/news/2013/NationalBreakthroughSchools.htm http://dese.mo.gov/news/2013/NationalBreakthroughSchools.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 12:28:43 +0000 http://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/discover-fishing-missouri-mdc-free-fishing-days-june-8-9 22443 at http://mdc.mo.gov Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:57 +0000 Written By:  Joe Jerek Share a pastime that can last a lifetime. Along with fish, you may catch some priceless memories. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Discover the lure of Missouri outdoors with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 8 and 9. During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish in the Show-Me-State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout stamp or trout park daily tag. Normal regulations, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler can keep, remain in effect. Some private fishing areas may still require permits, and trespass laws remain in effect on private property. Key Messages:  Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and fish. read more http://www.auditor.mo.gov/news/vNews.aspx?id=641 http://www.auditor.mo.gov/news/vNews.aspx?id=641 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:00 +0000 http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_makes_four_appointments_to_Missouri_Statewide_Independent_Living_Counci http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_makes_four_appointments_to_Missouri_Statewide_Independent_Living_Counci Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:01 +0000 Gov. Jay Nixon today announced four appointments to the Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council and one appointment to the Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_seeks_GPS_monitoring_CEO_BruceCole/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_seeks_GPS_monitoring_CEO_BruceCole/ Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:17 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster announced that he will seek to modify the conditions of bond for former Mamtek CEO Bruce Cole. Cole is awaiting trial on four counts of securities fraud and one count of felony theft in connection with the failed Mamtek venture in Moberly, MO. http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_signs_six_bills_into_law http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_signs_six_bills_into_law Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:46 +0000 Gov. Jay Nixon today signed six bills into law, including two that improve government efficiency, one that helps businesses lower insurance costs, and another that protects the safety of patients taking prescribed medications. http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_contractor_cheating_Joplin_tornado_victims/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_sues_contractor_cheating_Joplin_tornado_victims/ Thu, 16 May 2013 14:58:30 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit today against a Dana Point, California resident and his construction company alleging that he failed to provide construction materials and home-repair services that had been paid for by victims of the Joplin tornado. http://dor.mo.gov/news/2013/051613A http://dor.mo.gov/news/2013/051613A Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:39 +0000 The Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contract for the Chesterfield License Office to Mid-America Transplant Services of St. Louis. http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_Treasurer_Zweifel_thank_Gen_Assembly_passing_Second_Injury_legislation/ http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2013/AG_Koster_Treasurer_Zweifel_thank_Gen_Assembly_passing_Second_Injury_legislation/ Thu, 16 May 2013 13:06:52 +0000 Attorney General Chris Koster and Treasurer Clint Zweifel today thanked the General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 1, which implements a temporary surcharge increase beginning in 2014 to address the shortfall in the Second Injury Fund. http://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/trees-may-need-special-attention-after-wet-spring 22441 at http://mdc.mo.gov Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:16 +0000 Written By:  Jim Low Imagine how difficult rainy weather would be for you if you breathed through your feet. JEFFERSON CITY–If you are tired of wet feet, you have lots of company. Many trees are suffering, too. The Missouri Department of Conservation has advice for helping trees cope with wet weather. Flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and high water on many other streams has left many trees stressed, because they breathe through their roots. Key Messages:  We work with you and for you to sustain healthy forests, fish and wildlife. read more http://www.auditor.mo.gov/news/vNews.aspx?id=640 http://www.auditor.mo.gov/news/vNews.aspx?id=640 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/striped-bass-be-stocked-bull-shoals 22423 at http://mdc.mo.gov Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:13 +0000 Written By:  Francis Skalicky Because of their size and fighting qualities, striped bass are highly valued by anglers, and help make Missouri a great place to fish. THEODOSIA, Mo. – All sportfish have their devoted followings, but few species evoke higher levels of angler excitement than striped bass. Key Messages:  Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and fish. read more http://dor.mo.gov/news/2013/051613 http://dor.mo.gov/news/2013/051613 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:29 +0000 Interested groups or individuals will have until May 31 to bid to operate the Marshall License Office.