Executive Branch
Sep 06, 2011
Missouri’s Executive Branch consists of all state elective and appointive employees and is responsible for executing the laws of the state. Headed by the Governor, the Executive Branch consists of seventeen executive departments and six statewide elected officials.
Visit the websites for executive departments and officials by selecting a link below, or learn more about the structure of the Executive Branch in the Guide to Government.
Executive Departments
Elected Officials
Judicial Branch
Sep 06, 2011
Missouri Courts and the Judicial Branch
Visit the Office of State Courts Administrator website at courts.mo.gov for information about Missouri courts, legal resources, news and publications, attorney information, and more.
Missouri State Public Defender
The Missouri State Public Defender provides legal representation to all indigent citizens in Missouri at the levels of the State Trial Court, Appellate Court, Missouri Supreme Court, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Municipal Courts
The municipal division of the circuit court has original jurisdiction to hear and determine municipal ordinance violations. Search for court-specific information by municipality. Find a municipal court »
Offender / Criminal / Arrest / Court Data
Crime Victim Resources
Victim Organizations
Tourism & Recreation
Aug 17, 2011
Find Missouri Fun
Welcome to Missouri, we hope you Enjoy the Show! Check out
VisitMo.com,
the official website for the Missouri Division of Tourism, for all the resources you need to plan your Missouri adventure, whether you’re interested in arts and culture, family fun, sports and gaming, outdoor recreation, or nightlife and entertainment. And be sure to check out our
Trip Ideas page to view the best Missouri destinations and getaways.
- Arts & culture – Search for museums, galleries and live theater
- Entertainment – Search for sports events, live music, dinner theater and casinos
- Family fun – Search for zoos, museums, and amusement parks
- Food & Drink – Explore restaurants, wineries and breweries
- Shopping – Find outlet malls, downtown shopping districts and antique shops
- Sightseeing – Visit Missouri landmarks and historic sites
Go Outside
You’ll never tire of the outdoor activities available in Missouri. Get everything you need to start your outdoor adventure, from camping to fishing to hiking to hunting.
Visit a Conservation Area
Conservation areas in Missouri protect our state’s wild resources and helping Missourians connect with their natural heritage, sustaining diverse, healthy plant and animal communities now and for the future.
Explore Missouri Agritourism
Whether you want to visit a winery, pick out the perfect pumpkin or get lost in a corn maze, check out all Missouri has to offer for families looking for fun on the farm.
Professional Sports
Play ball! Missouri is home to professional football, baseball and hockey teams. View schedules, results and rosters at the website for each team.
Outdoor Kids!
Aug 17, 2011
Children benefit physically, mentally, and even spiritually by reconnecting with nature; it helps them feel happier and healthier. Educating children about nature also helps foster a lifelong appreciation of the plants and animals that live around us, and can make children better future stewards of our precious natural resources.
Getting Outdoors and Into Nature
Discover Nature in Your Area
Find events, nature centers and conservation areas in your region.
Have Fun with Missouri’s Agriculture
Missouri Grown
Here are just a few of the great activities listed on Missouri Grown’s page that children and adults can both enjoy. Be sure to check the Farm Fun page for more great ideas to enjoy the bounty of Missouri’s harvests.
Athletics
Athletics provide a great way to enjoy being outside. Getting connected to one of these organizations can lead to a healthier life and lasting friendships.
Hunting & Fishing
Aug 17, 2011
Hunting and Trapping
Missouri is home to world class hunting. Whether it is a trophy buck, giant gobbler or premier fur that you’re looking to bag, Missouri’s Department of Conservation (MDC) provides the perfect hunting experiences and habitats. Look below for more information about hunting and trapping in Missouri.
Learn to Hunt
Get started hunting with hunter education. It’s required in Missouri, and it qualifies you to buy a firearms hunting permit. Our Discover Hunting workshops teach better shooting and hunting skills. Find hunter education opportunities near you and online.
- Public Hunting Areas
- Search conservation hunting areas by county.
- Managed Hunts
- Missouri offers numerous managed deer hunts for archery, crossbow, muzzleloading and modern firearms from mid-September through January. These hunts achieve deer management goals while also providing additional hunting opportunity. Hunters are selected by a weighted random drawing system.
Fishing
Over 1.3 million Missourians fish. Some of them fish for sport or relaxation; others fish only for food. They all spend quality time on the water and then return home to a satisfying meal of sizzled or grilled fish that they have caught themselves.
Learn to Fish
Fishing is easy to learn and fun to do, especially with your friends and family members. Find locations, techniques and programs to help you catch fishing fever!
Missouri’s Premier Trout Parks
Financial Aid for College
Aug 15, 2011
Grants and Scholarships
Interested in financial aid that does not have to be repaid after you graduate from college? There are several grants and scholarships designed to assist Missouri residents who are interested in attending one of Missouri’s reputable postsecondary institutions.
Student Loans
Information regarding debt minimization strategies, your rights and responsibilities, interest, avoiding default, and repayment options are just a sprinkling of topics addressed to ensure you understand the “ins” and “outs” of student loans.
Filling out the FAFSA
Each year, about 15 million students apply for grants, work-study, and loans for college using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the FAFSA. By completing it, students apply to the U.S. Department of Education, the largest source of student aid in America. In many cases, the FAFSA is the only application needed for students to obtain aid from their state or college, too.
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Training & Certification
Aug 12, 2011
Missouri Job Centers
Job centers offer a wide variety of programs and courses to provide workers and unemployed workers the training needed to advance in their careers. Find a Job Center near you.
Programs offered at job centers include:
- Career Ready 101
- Training for basic workplace skills, NCRC skills, and the ACT Workkeys assessment system. Visit your nearest Job Center and become a member to join the program.
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers anywhere in the United States that applicants have essential skills in Reading, Math and Locating Information.
- Classroom Occupational Skill Training
- Skill training for many different fields and occupations is available in a classroom setting at many job centers.
- On-the-Job Training
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) is training provided at a worksite by an employer. The trainee is an employee of the participating business and trainees receive wages and/or benefits while learning a new skill. Register for On-the-Job Training at a Missouri Job Center near you.
- WorkReadyMissouri
- WorkReadyMissouri helps job seekers who are receiving unemployment insurance connect with businesses and organizations looking for skilled workers.
The Missouri Career Guide
The Missouri Career Guide guide assists students in making informed career choices. It also helps job seekers of all ages identify education and skills-development resources to improve their job-hunting and interviewing skills.
Job Outlook and Career Grades
What are the hot jobs of tomorrow? See what education will be needed for jobs in quickly-growing fields, plus how much the occupations pay in Missouri. Check the Job Outlook and Career Grades.
Training Programs
Whether you need training to gain new skills to help you find a job or brush up on safety requirements for your current job, the State of Missouri offers training and professional development programs for many different jobs, fields and careers.
Popular Training and Certification Classes
Training Tools for Youth
- Job Corps
- Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.
Learn About Missouri
Aug 11, 2011
Need to do a school report about Missouri’s state history, famous Missourians, state symbols, or how Missouri’s state government works? Here are some links to get you started.
Missouri State History
Missouri State Facts
- State capital: Jefferson City
- Original state capital: St. Charles
- Admission to the Union: August 10, 1821 (24th state)
- Area: 68,727 square miles (18th in U.S.)
- Population: 6,154,913
- Most populated cities
- Kansas City: 486,404
- St. Louis: 308,174
- Springfield: 167,051
- Independence: 117,084
- Columbia: 121,230
- Center of national population: Hartville, Mo.
- Highest point: Taum Sauk Mountain (1,772 ft)
- Lowest point: St. Francois River (230 ft)
Get access to a wealth of historical information about the Show-Me State, including details on historical figures like Lewis & Clark, Dred Scott and Harry S. Truman.
- Historical Timeline
- Take a timeline tour of Missouri’s history from 1673-1990.
- Previous State and Federal Officials
- The Historical Listing of Missouri’s State and Federal Officials provides basic information about those individuals who have served Missouri as state and federal legislators. The listing includes service from Missouri’s territorial period through the present.
- Missouri Digital Heritage
- More than 6.8 million records can be accessed through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and more than 50 institutions from across the state.
- State Symbols
- Can you name the state tree of Missouri? How about sing the state song? Brush up on your Missouri state symbols.
Missouri Economy
Get basic economic facts and figures about Missouri from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC).
Other Resources
- Presidents of the United States
- Did you know that Ulysses S. Grant and Harry S. Truman both have strong ties to Missouri?
- Famous Missourians
- The Missouri House of Representatives has a tour of the Hall of Famous Missourians.
The Secretary of State has a Famous Missourians page.
The State Historical Society of Missouri has a Historic Missourians page.
50States.com has a Famous Missourians page.
- Discovery Education Homework Help
- Discovery Education offers free student resources that bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom.
- CIA World Factbook
- The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. The Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
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