MO State News

Learn more at Crop Management Conference, Dec. 3-4 in Columbia. Source: Mandy Bish, 573-882-4039 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Managing red crown rot disease remains a high priority for Missouri soybean growers. Affected areas have seen yield losses of around 50%, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Mandy Bish. Bish will discuss strategies for managing red […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway offered guidance on how parents can respond if someone shares an explicit image of their child online. Chapter 573 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri criminalizes sharing, threatening to share, or possessing explicit depictions of minors, including computer-generated images. If parents find an explicit image online, they

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that Missouri has been awarded $218 million in Year 2 funding through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), reinforcing the State’s commitment to strengthening healthcare access and sustainability across rural communities. This increased investment once again puts

COLUMBIA, Mo. – When the outdoor growing season wraps up, moving your potted tropical plants indoors upgrades mere winter shelter into a lush jungle paradise, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Tropical container plants have surged in popularity in recent years. They typically require a larger upfront investment than annuals, but overwintering them

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that she has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD), a key tool used to prevent illegal robocall providers from accessing the nation’s communications network. The coalition argues that stronger safeguards,

emain for veterans and active-duty military seeking energy assistance ST. LOUIS (Nov. 9, 2026) – Ahead of Veterans Day, Ameren is encouraging Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri customers who are active-duty military members or veterans and are facing challenges paying their energy bills to apply for an energy assistance grant through Ameren’s Military Assistance Fund. 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the upcoming launch of more than $55 million in new funding opportunities designed to revitalize, modernize, and strengthen healthcare in rural Missouri. Administered through Missouri’s groundbreaking Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Healthier Communities Together (HCT),

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be sent via email only by

Missouri House Prepares for New Legislative Session Following November 3rd ElectionFollowing the general election, the Missouri House of Representatives is preparing towelcome newly elected members for the 2027 legislative session. The 163-member Housewill consist of 95 Republicans and 68 Democrats when the General Assembly convenes inJanuary. Republicans will retain the majority, while the new composition