Through the end of October 2021, Missourians received approximately $5.37 billion from unemployment benefit programs.
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Missouri could use federal funds to create identification system for homeless students
"It’s not just a lack of a house. It’s a lack of the ability to get dressed and have transportation to show up to school on a daily basis if they don’t know where they’re coming from every day."
Missouri seeks tornado damage assessment for federal disaster declaration
The National Weather Service reported at least six tornadoes in Missouri on Dec. 10.
State employees donate $588K through annual charitable campaign
"It is heart-warming to see how deeply Missouri state team members will reach into their own pockets to help those in need."
Temporary benefit increase extended through March for Missouri WIC participants
Eligible participants need to contact their WIC local agency to schedule an appointment to load the additional funds on their eWIC card before Jan.1 to avoid any delays.
Cheryl Robb-Welch to lead MOCADSV
Cheryl Robb-Welch has served as the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence's chief operating officer since 2002.
Medicaid committee recommends updating postpartum coverage, information systems
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year saw broad support from witnesses and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Becky Ruth named new director of Office of Child Advocate
"I look forward to continuing my service to the state of Missouri and our children."
More than 10K Missourians receive waiver for federal coronavirus unemployment overpayments
Missouri officials have processed about 23,000 requests for a waiver from repaying non-fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment overpayments.
Capitol Briefs: Parson declares November Adoption Awareness Month
There are nearly 1,600 children awaiting adoption in Missouri, according to the Governor’s Office.