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Enjoy more MO flowering trees

As spring continues to advance across Missouri, so does a beautiful parade of native flowering trees and shrubs. While you may have already spotted some of the early-bloomers, such as serviceberry and redbud, there are still plenty more flowering trees to enjoy yet this spring. Here are a few of the late-bloomers you can spot

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Enjoy more MO flowering trees

As spring continues to advance across Missouri, so does a beautiful parade of native flowering trees and shrubs. While you may have already spotted some of the early-bloomers, such as serviceberry and redbud, there are still plenty more flowering trees to enjoy yet this spring. Here are a few of the late-bloomers you can spot

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Missouri Food Finder

www.MOFoodFinder.org is a new online tool that easily connects Missouri consumers with people growing and selling locally produced food in their region. Developed by University of Missouri Extension’s Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES) in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri Food Finder helps address an immediate need, said Jo

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BBB: Scammers targeting work-at-home employees during COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has closed countless offices and driven thousands of Americans to work from home. But working out of your home is no occasion to relax your computer practices. You should be just as diligent about protecting your files and personal information from fraud as you would in the office. Tech support scams

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Governor Parson extends statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order, announces initial COVID-19 recovery plan

Governor Mike Parson extended the statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order through May 3, 2020, and announced the state’s initial framework to help Missouri safely and gradually move into the recovery phase of COVID-19. If you have questions about what precautions you should take, please visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus, or call our 24/7 hotline at 877-435-8411. To watch

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Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control temporarily waives restriction

Move is to assist businesses facing severe challenges accompanying coronavirus pandemic The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control today announced it is temporarily waiving a restriction on some “to-go” alcohol sales in an effort to assist businesses facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Because Missouri law limits ‘to-go’ alcohol sales to products

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Are you eligible to receive an economic stimulus sheck?

As part of the economic stimulus package in the CARES Act, if you are at a certain income eligibility, you will receive a stimulus payment from the IRS in mid-April. If you have set up direct deposit with the IRS, you should receive your check within the first three weeks of April. If not, the

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Love note from Jeff City

Lawmakers Set to Return to Jefferson City on April 27 Members of the Missouri House and Senate will make their way back to the State Capitol building on April 27 to resume the 2020 legislative session. When they return, legislators will focus their efforts on crafting the Fiscal Year 2021 state operating budget, which must

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BBB warns of Stimulus Scams during Coronavirus

As the federal government prepares to send relief payments to Americans affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, consumers must be wary of scammers who may take advantage of media reports on the initiative. “Moments of crisis provide scammers with the perfect opportunity to take advantage of panicked consumers,” said Stephanie Garland, Better Business Bureau (BBB)

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Governor Parson to hold virtual daily COVID-19 briefings

Governor Mike Parson will continue holding daily briefings to provide updates to the media and the general public on COVID-19 in Missouri. Governor Parson will be joined by various Cabinet members and subject matter experts. There will be no press briefing this Saturday, April 11. Next week’s briefings will take place Monday – Friday. In

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