February 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Ray Reed (D–St. Louis) today issued the following statement honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who passed away this week.   “Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, a moral giant of our time, a son of Greenville, South

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the tax filing deadline approaches, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway warned Missouri consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in tax-related scams designed to steal personal and financial information. Cybercriminals and fraudsters often take advantage of the urgency and stress surrounding Tax Day to target unsuspecting taxpayers. “Scammers rely on fear and

BOSTON, Mass – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.53/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 5.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 32.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The

JEFFERSON CITY – If you have always wanted to sell produce and other goods at the local farmers market, but you didn’t know where to begin, University of Missouri Extension can help, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Matthew Huchteman.   MU Extension professionals and representatives from the Missouri Department of Agriculture will teach a five-part online