New law gives students more virtual learning options
House Bill (HB) 1552 was signed into law last Wednesday by Gov. Mike Parson. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 29-5 April 20, and passed in the House May 12. A smooth bill passing process in what was otherwise a contentious and inefficient spring session. The bill is named the Charter Equity Funding bill and has two major parts. The first part deals with the funding formula for charter schools in comparison to Public Schools.
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Farmers across much of the Corn Belt got a late start planting their corn this year. July could make or break this year’s crop. A poor harvest could fuel inflation and have a ripple effect for consumers. Mark Mueller sleeps anxiously this time of year. Except when it rains.
The northeast Iowa farmer said the corn on his farm near Waverly is slightly shorter than normal for this time of year, but he expects that to change very soon.
Science Note: Soil Health
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is in the midst of taking input on new master general permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations — commonly called CAFOs. It’s a process the department goes through every five years. Yet while environmentalists and some farmers and rural advocates see it as an opportunity to restrict pollution from CAFOs, they say a recent permit change is concerning.
Science Note: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
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A heat advisory is in effect in Kansas City until Thursday night, with heat values up to 108 degrees. Temperatures are staying high at night, which means it's harder to cool off when the sun goes down.
Kansas City is, once again, experiencing a heat wave — with temperatures climbing to dangerous levels all week.
Science Note: Energy Assistance in Missouri
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We have extended our application deadline for executive policy fellowships. MOST Executive Policy Fellows assist state agencies with incorporating data management, analysis, visualization, and integration practices to improve program design and implementation according to agency priorities. Executive Policy Fellows also have opportunities to build policy-relevant skills by participating in professional development activities hosted by MOST and by contributing additional capacity to team projects as appropriate.
We are currently seeking candidates that have (or will have) a terminal degree (M.S./M.A. or above) in data science, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field (e.g., operations management), or have completed a terminal degree in another discipline that required extensive data analysis. Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Additional application materials can be found at https://mostpolicyinitiative.org/about/fellows/apply/.
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Calling scientists and engineers interested in policy writing experience!
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