July 2026

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora.   Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water.   Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation.   Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is […]

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – The floods that swept across Reynolds, Iron, and Crawford Counties last week left behind heartbreaking devastation. The National Weather Service confirmed that this was a 1,000-year flood, dumping up to 12 inches of rain overnight and sending the Black River to record levels, rising more than

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11.   “Our SEMA regional coordinators have continued working alongside local officials

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands