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Press Releases
Governor Kehoe Secures More Than $216 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare in Missouri
12/29/2025
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced the State of Missouri has been awarded more than $216 million in funding for the first year of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, a $50 billion initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, improve outcomes, and support innovative care in rural communities.
Today, the Missouri Department of Social Services - Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (DSS-OWCI) announced a new bidding opportunity for up to $14,135 per qualifying organization with a goal to strengthen family well-being and increase support for Missouri parents and caregivers.
Missourians to Receive Full November SNAP Benefits Following Federal Funding Restoration
11/13/2025
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in Missouri will receive their full November benefits, following the passage of the FY26 Appropriations Act.