As the state attempts to return to normal amid the global pandemic, the Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes.
State and Regional News
Patrol provides synopsis of some new laws related to crime and traffic safety
The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and motor vehicles. The listed legislation has been signed into law.
Initial jobless claims jump, but unemployment declines throughout region
July unemployment figures for Missouri counties released last week by the state showed a jump in initial jobless claims throughout the region, but the unemployment rate decreased in most counties.
USDA approves maximized September Food Stamp benefits
The Department of Social Services received approval on a waiver request to extend Pandemic Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP) benefits for the month of September from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
State to begin distribution of additional unemployment benefits
Missouri has become only the third state in the nation to begin processing payments to unemployed workers under the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. The state began processing the $300 federal supplemental payments last night to eligible individuals.