Ryan Pivoney has joined the Jefferson City News Tribune staff as a reporter focused on Missouri state government. He covers the state's executive branch, state departments, Missouri Senate, Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri. Pivoney graduated from Truman State University in spring 2021 with a degree in communication and a journalism concentration and political science minor. He can be reached via email at [email protected]
Report: Missouri on the path to economic recovery
Missouri’s unemployment rate had nearly quadrupled at the peak of the pandemic.And it’s almost returned to pre-pandemic
levels.
Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:45pm
Parson proclaims October Pork Month
In October, Missouri celebrates Pork Month.Gov. Mike Parson joined the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s pork luncheon Thursday to present a proclamation declaring October 2021 Pork Month, keeping a multi-year tradition alive.
Oct. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
State treasurer: Proposed IRS reporting plan could erode trust in banks, presents security risk
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and several Missouri bankers are standing in opposition to the new IRS reporting proposal, which they said will be too much of a burden.
Oct. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
Legislators told Missouri needs to take a fresh approach on education
To shape a better Missouri, legislators attending a retreat at one of Missouri's universities heard they need to take a fresh approach to a major building block: Education.
Oct. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
Conservation spending dispute moves to Missouri Supreme Court
A battle over appropriation abilities and the purchasing power of Missouri's Conservation Commission is making its way through the Missouri Supreme Court.
Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Memorial ceremony celebrates life, legacy of DNR's Carol Comer
Commemorating the life and legacy of Carol Comer, a new bench and tree were unveiled Wednesday behind the Lewis and Clark State Office Building.
Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri unemployment continues to decline
Missouri's unemployment continued to fall through September, reaching a new 2021 low of 3.8
percent.
Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:00pm
Auditor: Local governments can strengthen cybersecurity practices
Local governments and courts lack even some of the most basic electronic data protections, the Missouri state auditor found.
Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:35pm
Lincoln University to provide automatic scholarships to select students
Lincoln University has restructured its scholarship funds to provide automatic scholarships to high-achieving students.
Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm
State Tech recognized as Missouri's fastest growing college
State Technical College of Missouri is the state's fastest growing college, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm
State to offer dual enrollment, dual credit scholarships for high school students
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is getting ready to implement a new scholarship aimed at helping high school students afford dual credit college courses.
Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm
Telehealth at forefront of broadband discussions
While the state continues to plan how best to tackle increasing broadband access, some health care providers and partners are engaging in steps to facilitate telehealth for Missouri's unserved and underserved populations.
Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:00pm
Boy Scouts gather for annual cubmobile races
Good, old-fashioned fun was back Saturday on State Street.Roughly 25 Boy Scouts grades 1-5 hopped into handmade cubmobiles — similar to soap box cars — to glide down State Street for the annual race.
Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm
New Catholic Charities facility to start programming next week
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is inching closer to finally opening the doors to its new facility, with at least one program scheduled to operate out of the space next week.
Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri to pursue prosecution of reporter who exposed DESE data vulnerability
The state of Missouri is investigating the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s discovery of vulnerable data on a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s web application with the intention to prosecute, the governor announced Thursday.
Oct. 14 2021 @ 11:25pm
LU starting to advertise search for president
Lincoln University has begun advertising its search for a new president.In a regular meeting Thursday, the Lincoln University Presidential Search Committee met to discuss advertising and website updates, and begin transitioning focus to the vice president for academic affairs and provost search.
Oct. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
DESE data breach compromises three educators' information
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education was hacked and the Social Security numbers of three Missouri educators were potentially compromised, the department noticed Tuesday.
Oct. 14 2021 @ 12:35am
Fatalities on Missouri highways could hit 15-year high
Nearly 800 people have died on Missouri's highways so far this year, setting it up to be the deadliest year for traffic crashes in 15 years.
Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:00pm
State promoting Missouri-made goods with Buy Missouri Week
The statewide Buy Missouri program is forging local business connections and spreading the word about Missouri-made products.
Oct. 11 2021 @ 11:10pm
Jefferson City native champions government efficiency through workforce investment
One of Cindy Dixon's top priorities is state government
efficiency.As the Office of Administration's general services director and the state director for operational excellence, Dixon juggles the state's vast bureaucratic resources and a multi-departmental workforce aiming to develop the skills and effectiveness of state government employees.
Oct. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm