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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources encourages landowners who are interested in supporting conservation efforts to consider several funding opportunities now available. The list below includes seven projects with the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications for this round of program funding must be received by Nov. 17, 2023.

State Treasurer Vivek Malek announced sharp growth in MO ABLE, a program his office administers. MO ABLE was established as a tool to allow eligible Missourians with disabilities to invest and grow their money in a manner that doesn’t threaten their income eligibility for other public benefits. Background: In 2015, then State Sen. Eric Schmitt

For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone Down is the law in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners across the state, marked this milestone during the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day challenge on Oct. 25. In August,

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Maybe it’ll be this week. Maybe next, or the week after. But before long, the weather’s going to make its shift to the consistently colder days of fall and winter. While that change certainly brings a lot to look forward to on the calendar, it can also

Buy now, pay later is a service that many retailers offer to allow shoppers to space out smaller payments on an item over time, rather than paying the full cost up front. You should read the fine print before agreeing to one of these services. In recent years, buy now, pay later plans have become

Lucas Kunce has outraised Josh Hawley in the third quarter and has raised more money for the cycle-to-date. Despite using committee transfers and getting bailed out by the NRSC, Josh Hawley continues to lag behind Lucas in fundraising for the cycle. In the third quarter, Lucas Kunce raised a massive $1.5 million, continuing his record-breaking

New officers were appointed to the OATS, Inc. Board of Directors at their meeting on September 26th. Darleen Rapp of St. Louis was elected President. She began her reign immediately to replace outgoing President Scott Kosky, who stepped down as President for personal reasons but will continue to serve on the Board. Rapp joined the

Make sure you understand all the costs, terms and conditions before applying for a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are widely advertised to older adults as a way to convert part of the equity in a home to cash in the form of a loan – without having to sell the property. The cash may be

TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of TikTok users

by Phill Brooks As Missouri legislators prepare for the 2024 legislative session, they should consider how many of their major 2023 accomplishments received limited public attention. The 2023 legislative session focused on divisive issues like restricting transgender medical procedures for minors and restricting students from participating on school sports teams designated for a sex different