Missouri

Report: Missouri lagging behind in children's health
Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due in part to a high rate of child and teen deaths.

MDC has new regulations for ginseng dealers and harvesters
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds ginseng harvesters and dealers of new regulations that become effective July 1. MDC sent letters to registered ginseng dealers with the information late last year after regulations were approved.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.

Missouri lawmakers add grade-level performance to standardized test results
Missouri parents may soon have a better understanding of whether their child is performing at or above grade level on the state’s standardized test under a sweeping education bill awaiting the governor’s signature.