MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The draft FY 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment period.    The draft STIP makes available $13.2 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years. Of […]

JEFFERSON CITY – State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for April 2025 increased 3.3 percent compared to those for April 2024, from $1.38 billion last year to $1.43 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.8 percent compared to April 2024, from $10.70 billion last year

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WICFMNP) for the 2025 season. Both programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service and assist low-income recipients in obtaining fresh Missouri Grown produce.   Low-income seniors in

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Progress MO released the following statement by Communications Director Abbey Schoenrade in response to the passage of House Bill 594 which will exempt capital gains from state income tax.   “The Missouri Legislature just voted to hand out nearly $300 million a year in tax breaks to the wealthy. “This tax cut is

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a historic first for President Donald J. Trump’s 2025 judicial nominations, two attorneys from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Office have been nominated to serve as federal judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri: Solicitor General Joshua Divine and Principal Deputy Solicitor General Maria Lanahan.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, House Republicans celebrated the passage of House Bill 594 and 508, landmark legislation that supports Missouri families and communities and makes the Show-Me State more competitive for businesses and entrepreneurs.   “We are proud to cut taxes for everyday Missourians and give our local communities the resources they need

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri  Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine green beginning at sunrise Wednesday until sunrise Thursday in recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 4 – 10, 2025, as Children’s Mental Health Week. “It’s important to talk about mental health and the resources that are

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today announced the filing of a first-in-the-nation rule under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act that targets corporate censorship and secures freedom of expression for social media users. The rule requires Big Tech platforms to allow Missouri users to choose their own content moderators rather than being forced

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $3,250,000 in funds generated by Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission as outlined in Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. This brings the total amount transferred from funds generated by Missouri’s medical marijuana program this fiscal

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 17-23, 2025, National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people