by Alisa Nelson | Dec 1, 2021 | News, Politics / Govt
Gov. Mike Parson’s office says there is no set timeframe to find a permanent director to lead the Missouri Department of Social Services. Parson spokeswoman Kelli Jones tells Missourinet the governor and his administration are diligently working on finding a permanent...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 29, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News
The USDA has approved the state’s request to extend pandemic food stamp program benefits through August. Missouri households receiving SNAP benefits will automatically get the maximum benefits loaded onto their Electronic Bank Transfer card. “I am very pleased...
by admin | Jun 18, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt, Weather
The state Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced an additional $15 million in funding for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). DSS Acting Director Jennifer Tidball made this week’s announcement during a Statehouse press conference...
by Alisa Nelson | Jun 17, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Department of Social Services’ temporary waiver of recertification for SNAP program participants ends this month. The process was suspended during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 30, 2020 | Business, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The latest state data released today shows at least 1031 people have tested positive in Missouri for the coronavirus – up from 903 positive cases confirmed yesterday. Thirteen coronavirus related deaths have been reported. Western Missouri’s Lafayette County...
