Maddy summaryHB 2173 establishes a grant program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development to help employers improve their cybersecurity measures. The program offers one-time grants covering up to 90% of eligible costs, with a maximum award of $15,000 per employer and a total annual funding cap of $10 million. Half of the available funds are reserved for small businesses with between one and 50 employees, and applications must be submitted online starting March 1, 2025. Eligible expenses include hardware, software, external services, training, and salaries related to cybersecurity, while grants are restricted to projects benefiting Missouri-based employees and locations. Recipients must provide documentation detailing their cybersecurity plans and report how the funds were spent within one year of receiving the award.
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Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for appointing election judges in Missouri by expanding who can serve in that role. It allows active-duty military members and their nonresident spouses to be appointed as election judges, even if they are not registered voters in the state. The legislation also clarifies that individuals cannot serve as judges at polling places where they or their close relatives are candidates, with specific exceptions for unopposed candidates in certain party committees. Additionally, it maintains requirements that election judges must be of good character, able to read and write English, and generally avoid holding other elective public offices during their term.
Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Missouri's congressional delegation to support continued funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal initiative that helps low-income households afford internet service and purchase devices. The program provides monthly discounts on internet bills and one-time credits for computers to eligible families, aiming to reduce the digital divide across the state. Because the current funding could run out by spring 2024, the bill asks lawmakers to advocate for additional financial resources to keep the program operational. It does not change any laws or allocate money directly but serves as a formal request for political support of the existing federal assistance.