MO State News

by Caleb JonesLong before I convinced Lindsey to marry me, I learned I was going to have to earn it. If memory serves me right, I sent her flowers every day for a week before she would even return my call. Some men fall in love at first sight. I apparently signed up for a […]

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   Medicare was created as a promise to every American who spent decades working and paying into the system so that when the time came, they could get the care they needed. Today, that promise is under attack. The Ways and Means Committee, which I chair, has jurisdiction over

Money Talks Money was the focus of lengthy discussions this week in the Missouri Senate as we debated the appropriations bills that will comprise the state operating budget for fiscal year 2027. Due to the governor on May 8, just two weeks away, the $52.7 billion spending blueprint was negotiated, amended and passed by the

COLUMBIA – Farming is more than a job. It is a way of life, and it brings both pride and pressure. Know the signs of declining farmer mental health: Change in routine Decline in the care of animals Increase in illnesses Increase in farm accidents Decline in appearance of farm When stress feels overwhelming, you

COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, it’s not too late to apply for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm.   Due to technical issues preventing some people from submitting applications, the deadline to apply has been extended to May 15.   University of Missouri Extension, the MU

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During a bill signing ceremony Thursday at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe signed four pieces of legislation into law: House Bills (HB) 2061, 2423, 2641, and 2934.   HB 2061   sponsored by Representative George Hruza and Senator Curtis Trent, provides protection against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools

KANSAS CITY, MO — On Thursday, FEMA announced more than $400 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska for Public Assistance projects. Through Public Assistance, FEMA empowers state and local communities to recover following a major disaster, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released a statement following Governor Mike Kehoe’s signing of House Bill 2641: “We are glad that Governor Kehoe has signed House Bill 2641 into law. This important piece of legislation builds upon our enforcement efforts already underway, and gives the Attorney General’s Office specific authority to hold bad actors accountable

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) set an intervention deadline of May 11, 2026, in a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc. d/b/a Spire seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, install, own, operate, maintain, and otherwise control and manage a natural gas distribution system in Christian County,

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class.   The class began their training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 20, 2026, and will conclude