MO State News

PSC approves agreement in Spire Natural Gas complaint

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission has issued an order approving a Stipulation and Agreement in a natural gas complaint filed by the Staff of the Commission against Spire Missouri Inc., d/b/a Spire Missouri.   The Commission Staff filed the Formal Complaint as a follow-up to its investigation of a natural gas […]

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Opposition rises to SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais

JEFFERSON CITY – Opposition is mounting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Louisiana vs Callais case.   Assistant Missouri House Minority Leader Marlon Anderson D-St. Louis has issued the followin gstatement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Calais.   “Missourians sadly know firsthand what it means when the law fails

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MoDNR supports preference for Missouri-grown natural hardwood in state park construction

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has said it supports preference for Missouri-grown natural hardwood in Missouri state park construction, including cabin flooring. “This is good for both the environment and the economy,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “Hardwood flooring lasts longer than plastic, so not

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‘Missouri River Runner’ will add capacity during World Cup

JEFFERSON CITY – Amtrak is adding railcars to provide more capacity across Missouri during the World Cup matches in Kansas City this summer on the Missouri River Runner service sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation.   The additional cars, transferred from Illinois and Michigan, will be added to both daily roundtrips between St. Louis and Kansas

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Governor Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted blue in honor of fallen law enforcement officers

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue from sunset on Friday, May 1, 2026 until sunrise on Sunday, May 3, in honor of Missouri’s fallen law enforcement officers.   “The Missouri Capitol dome will shine blue this weekend as we

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Erik Otto selected as April 2026 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Erik Otto, an interpretive resource coordinator with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks, is the State of Missouri and Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month for April 2026. He was selected for his service to the department and for his actions immediately following a

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Rep. Ray Reed issues statement on the passing of Ray Hartman; Missouri House to observe moment of silence

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed requested that the Missouri House of Representatives will observe a moment of silence in honor of Ray Hartman, the longtime journalist and commentator whose work helped shape civic life across St. Louis.   “For decades, Ray Hartman was a steady and trusted voice in our region,”

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Governor Mike Kehoe proclaims May as ‘Beef Month’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, acting on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, proclaimed May as Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation to members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and local beef producers during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in

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