• Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10
As vaccination rates climb, COVID-19 cases drop and more Americans plan July 4th celebrations, the Division of Fire Safety is reminding Missourians to put fireworks safety first this Independence Day. Public fireworks displays not only offer the best sights, they are the safest, and Missourians will have more options than last year, when many displays were canceled because of the pandemic.
State and Regional News
Population trends up in Missouri, down in region
Although final 2020 U.S. Census data is yet to be released, initial reports show that Missouri’s population grew by about 11,000 people from 2019 to 2020. That may not be the case in the Meramec Region, however, as populations in the area have actually been on the decline over the past 10 years.
State Treasurer encourages Missourians to search Unclaimed Property listings
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is launching an annual effort to return Unclaimed Property to Missourians.
Guardrail and median guard cable repair contracts approved by MHTC
Two one-year contracts that will provide guardrail and downed median guard cable repairs in several mid-Missouri counties have been approved by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) during its meeting on Wednesday.
MoDOT seeks public input on statewide passenger rail service
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual open house on passenger rail as part of the development of the 2021 State Freight and Rail Plan.