MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced that she has joined a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass S. 3798, the Safe Access to Cash Act. The legislation would strengthen efforts to prosecute organized crime rings that are robbing automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. “Organized criminal networks are targeting ATMs in our […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Speaker of the House Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, proudly announces the appointment of State Rep. Bill Owen, R-Springfield, to serve as Chair of the House Budget Committee, effective immediately.   “Representative Owen is a proven champion for fiscal responsibility and a steady hand when it comes to stewarding taxpayer dollars,” Speaker Patterson

Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois  62233   August 11, 2026 @ 6 P.M.   Call to order   Roll Call   Pledge of Allegiance   Reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting.   Public Comment   Old Business   New Business             1.Election of Officers             2.Discuss

SEDALIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri will kick off the 2026 Missouri State Fair with Mizzou Day on Thursday, Aug. 13, bringing a full day of traditions, celebrations and family-friendly activities to fairgoers. Visitors can hear from University of Missouri President Mun Choi, celebrate ribbon cuttings for the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2027 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 5.0 percent compared to July 2025, from $839.0 million last year to $880.8 million this year.  GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections Increased 1.9 percent for the year, from $501.6 million last year to $510.9 million this year.  Pass through entity tax collections Increased 3.3 percent for the year, from

Missouri holds a unique place in our nation’s transportation history as the birthplace of the Interstate Highway System. Seventy years ago, construction began on I‑70 in St. Charles, creating the first segment of what would grow into one of America’s most transformative transportation networks. To commemorate this occasion, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting an anniversary event, Celebrating 70 Years of I-70.    When:  Friday,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) today has issued an order approving an agreement, with conditions, between Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West (Evergy) and Nucor Steel Sedalia, LLC (Nucor) allowing Nucor to participate in Evergy’s Business Demand Response Program (BDR). On December 18, 2025, Evergy filed an application

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the nation continues to celebrate our 250th anniversary, a broad, bipartisan coalition is calling on Congress to pass a crucial piece of legislation that maintains our public lands and national heritage for generations to come. The America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547, H.R. 9250) would ensure that America’s national parks, forests, public lands,