MO State News

Senator Schmitt to introduce constitutional amendment putting Americans first, reining in birthright citizenship

U.S. SENATE — Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee of the Constitution, has announced he will be introducing a constitutional amendment to protect American citizenship and rein in birthright citizenship. This announcement follows today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold unlimited birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and temporarily present […]

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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration partner to advance critical infrastructure projects

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the state and federal permitting of critical infrastructure across the state.   The signing took place at Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center, reflecting the impact on

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Governor Kehoe celebrates growth of Missouri Blue Shield program

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that 350 Missouri counties, cities, towns, and a school district have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in the program’s second year, marking a 74 percent increase in participation since its launch in 2025.     The Missouri Blue Shield Program recognizes communities for their

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Auditor Fitzpatrick issues closeout audit of Governor’s Office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives the Office of Governor a “fair” rating while making several recommendations for the office to improve in areas such as record retention and travel policies. The audit, which is the 57th report released by the State Auditor’s Office in the 2026

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Attorney General Hanaway warns consumers about HVAC scams amidst statewide heat advisories

JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is cautioning consumers to be on guard against scammers exploiting residents enduring the summer heat. With temperatures climbing into the upper 90 degrees, air conditioners are more prone to malfunction, leading to an increased demand for home repairs. Scammers often use heat advisories to take advantage of desperate consumers,

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University of Missouri leaders thank lawmakers for continued investment in UM System

COLUMBIA — University of Missouri leaders expressed their gratitude after Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the FY 2027 budget bills into law Tuesday. The UM System will receive just over $522 million in core funding.   “The Board is extremely grateful to Governor Kehoe and the General Assembly for their continued investment in the University of

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Schmitt, Gillibrand call on DoW to provide essential autism care for military families

U.S. SENATE – Late last week, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called on the Department of War to provide comprehensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries diagnosed with autism. “Since 2021, military families have struggled to access critical care for their children with

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Missouri Farmers and Ranchers Provide Ag Education on the Move™ Lessons to Missouri elementary students this summer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Elementary students across Missouri are discovering agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this summer. The hands-on, 10 lesson curriculum is provided at no cost to schools or enrichment programs by the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, which is supported by Missouri agriculture membership and partnership organizations.   

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Missouri Conservation Commission July meeting tentative agenda

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Missouri Conservation Commission will be meet Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m. for a closed Executive Session at Dunn Ranch, 17253 West 170th Ave. in Eagleville and a regular meeting Friday, July 10, at 9 a.m. – at Harrison County Community Hospital, 514 North 39th St. in Bethany.   Background documents

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