Prof. says agriculture holding up under COVID-19
Body
COLUMBIA – As COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States, the agricultural industry is facing challenges related to demand, the workforce and widespread uncertainty.
News
Nominations open for 2020 Ray/Clay committee elections
Body
JEFFERSON CITY – The USDA Farm Service Agency encourages all farmers, ranchers and FSA program participants to take part in the Ray/Clay Counties Committee election nomination process.
First-ever male fertility report shows demographics of fatherhood in America
Body
WASHINGTON – About 61.6% of men, or 74.7 million men, ages 15 and older are fathers, and of those, 72.2 million men have a biological child, according to a Men’s Fertility and Fatherhood Report released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Family Health Council endorses Medicaid expansion
Body
JEFFERSON CITY – A statewide family health organization is the latest group to endorse the effort to let voters expand Medicaid in Missouri.
Ray County Library receives software grant from state
Body
RICHMOND – The Missouri Secretary of State’s office awarded the Ray County Library a $1,100 Reading Challenge Software Grant.
Struggling rural hospitals deal with coronavirus challenges
Body
ST. LOUIS – Rural hospitals have been prepared for a virus that may not reach them as they struggle financially.
SAFE seeks champion
Body
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Substance Abuse Free Environments Coalition seeks community members who help youth set and achieve good goals for themselves.
Two facilities for medical pot pass inspection
Body
JEFFERSON CITY – Two state-licensed medical marijuana facilities have successfully completed commencement inspections.
Voting change ends Dec. 31
Body
JEFFERSON CITY – The temporary change in Missouri’s absentee voting law that Gov. Mike Parson signed won approval in the General Assembly due to CODID-19 concerns.
Medicaid expansion plan goes to voters on Aug. 4
Body
JEFFERSON CITY – Choosing between the November and the lessattended August elections, Gov. Mike Parson picked August for when the public should vote on whether to expand Medicaid to more Missourians.