April 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri faces several persistent health challenges. For example, data from the United Health Foundation shows that rates of chronic conditions such as heart disease and lung disease remain higher than national averages. Life expectancy in Missouri lags behind the national average by several years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   […]

JEFFERSON CITY – NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100.   In March, 32 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, down one point

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Judiciary has issued a warning about fake text messages, about allegedly outstanding traffic tickets, designed to trick people into clicking on a link that might expose them to viruses or other malware.   Missouri courts will not contact you by text message about traffic tickets. The public is urged