MO State News

Preliminary reports indicate three traffic fatalities, no boating fatalities, & no drownings over Memorial Day weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – Three persons died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 182Injuries — 83Fatalities — 3DWI — […]

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Missouri Supreme Court reinstates health and safety regulations for abortion providers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Supreme Court has vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction that had blocked enforcement of key health and safety regulations at abortion facilities. The action comes in the case styled: Comprehensive Health v. State of Missouri. “Unqualified medical practitioners, moldy equipment, and a lack of approved complication plans are just some

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Missouri State Beekeepers Association addresses alarming honey bee losses with comprehensive educational conference

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) announced today one of its proactive efforts to combat this year’s honey bee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri’s agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, on Saturday, June 21, 2025,

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Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration in response to devastating May 16 severe storms and tornadoes 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and six southeast Missouri counties – Cape Girardeau, Iron, New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne – in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that devastated these areas on May 16,

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Governor Kehoe announces special session to address disaster relief for Missourians, tax incentives for economic development, and budget appropriations 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued an official call for a special session aimed at providing resources to families affected by recent severe storm systems, driving economic development through a tax incentive program, and making critical budget appropriations that will impact Missourians across the state. The General Assembly will convene for the First

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Attorney General Bailey issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is alerting consumers that 23andMe & Lemonaid Health, Telehealth, and Pharmacy filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025. If you believe any one of these businesses owes you money or if you believe you may have any other type of claim against them, you MUST file a proof

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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard to support tornado recovery operations in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri National Guard to deploy up to 41 engineering personnel to the affected area of St. Louis to support the key mission of debris removal and sorting to support tornado recovery operations. Members of the 35th Engineer Brigade are preparing to execute missions this week in support

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Jason Smith thanks Pres. Trump for Mo disaster declaration

WASHINGTON – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement thanking President Donald J. Trump for approving Missouri’s request to authorize a federal disaster declaration in the State of Missouri. The federal disaster declaration will make available desperately needed federal assistance to support Missouri’s recovery efforts. Representative Smith said, “I’ve always said the

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