A new lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Social Services revolving around an appropriation of $15 million for the development of a radiation oncology center in Kirksville, Missouri
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‘Show Me The Cure’ program aims to solve hepatitis C
According to a study by the CDC, national reported cases in 2018 totaled 3,621. The CDC's estimate of the actual number of nationwide cases was 50,300.
Show Me The Cure is a new state program working to close the gap between cases reported and actual cases. The program is Missouri's first ever initiative to eliminate hepatitis C.
Judge Darrell Missey to lead Children’s Division
Judge Darrell Missey is a circuit judge in Jefferson County where he also serves as an administrative judge of the family court.
Missouri offers LIHEAP year-round, doubles maximum benefits
As costs increase and the winter months approach, Missouri is expanding its energy assistance benefits for low-income residents.
Nighttime blaze causes ‘significant damage’ to state building in Jefferson City
An investigation into what caused the fire is underway. No injuries were reported.
Missouri begins automatic one-time $375 Summer P-EBT benefit issuance to each child under 6 in a SNAP household
Missouri families who receive SNAP with an eligible child under age six will automatically get a one-time Summer P-EBT benefit.
Regular SNAP benefits increase in October
The regular SNAP maximum benefit amount a family of four can receive in September is $782 and starting Oct. 1 that amount increases to $835.
August final month for Missouri P-SNAP benefits
For the 18th and final month, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service approved Missouri’s waiver request to provide P-SNAP benefits for August.
P-EBT program returns, but many changes for 2021
All families must apply to get the P-EBT benefit, regardless of whether they receive SNAP/Food Stamp benefits.
Department of Social Services prepares Missourians for the gradual return of the regular SNAP/ Food Stamp program
Starting later this summer, the Department of Social Services will take gradual steps to ease Missouri’s return to the regular SNAP/Food Stamp program operation.






