MO State News

Lt. Governor David Wasinger marks first year in office with release of 2025 Year in Review

JEFFERSON CITY – Senior protection emerged as a major focus of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in 2025. As Missouri’s statutory advocate for seniors, Lt. Governor Wasinger led statewide efforts to improve accountability in long-term care facilities. His office hosted a statewide “Protect Our Seniors” Tour, bringing together families, legal experts, local officials, and representatives of

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MU Extension expands Feedlot School on backgrounding, finishing for value-added Missouri beef

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will host three two-day Feedlot Schools in January and February giving cattle producers a practical roadmap for retaining calves longer in Missouri and capturing more value through backgrounding and finishing.     “Missouri has the cattle base to do this, but too many calves still leave the state

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Senate unanimously passes Hawley Bill to make Missouri Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark

WASHINGTON — Last week the United States Senate unanimously passed Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo). legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark.  “Missouri is home of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech that marked the beginning of the Cold War,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m proud to have shepherded this legislation through the Senate to rightfully commemorate Missouri’s

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Senator Schmitt calls for review of Chinese-owned land near Whiteman AFB

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has written to the Department of the Treasury to request a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) of the 2017 foreign acquisition of the Knob Noster Trailer Park by owners with alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, located less than one mile away from Whiteman Air Force Base’s

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Submit your best photos to the Amazing Arthropods photography contest this January at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Photography is a great way to get up close and personal with some of Missouri’s most unique animals – arthropods. Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons, including spiders, insects, millipedes, crayfish, scorpions and more.     Submit your best arthropod images to a photography competition at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center this

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Apply now for Missouri Agribusiness Academy

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and farm families throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). MAbA is a competitive program for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers. “For nearly 40

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Attorney General Hanaway issues warning about holiday gift card scams as shopping season intensifies

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging Missourians to stay vigilant this holiday season as scammers increasingly target consumers through deceptive and high-pressure gift card schemes. With millions of dollars lost nationwide each year to gift card fraud, Attorney General Hanaway warned that criminals often use fear, urgency, and impersonation tactics

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DACA Professional Licensing Bill re-introduced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed has  reintroduced legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly to ensure that Missourians with DACA status who have completed their education and passed required exams are eligible for professional licenses.   The bill would remove state-level barriers that prevent qualified individuals

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