MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Mike Kehoe released budget recommendations for fiscal year 2027 during his State of the State address Tuesday that show his administration’s continued commitment to higher education and the University of Missouri System.   “The University of Missouri Board of Curators is grateful that Governor Kehoe continues to prioritize education, workforce development, research and […]

Round Two of the 103rd General Assembly JEFFERSON CITY – Lawmakers returned to the capitol city on Jan. 7 to convene the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. After last week’s brief opening day formalities and the reading of bills, this week we welcomed the governor in a joint session with the Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – State Representative Hardy Billington has introduced House Bill 2944, legislation that aims to simplify Missouri’s local senior citizen homestead property tax credit program. HB 2944, if passed, would remove the requirement for annual reapplications in counties that have adopted the program.   Once a qualifying senior completes the initial application and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Office has filed suit against 19 Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) companies and drug manufacturers operating in Missouri. For years, PBMs and manufactures have manipulated Missouri’s health care markets, resulting in skyrocketing prices of life-sustaining insulin medication. “At a time when health care costs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Dairy is eager to bring information to improve profitability for dairy producers statewide. On Friday, Jan. 23, Missouri Dairy hosts the sixth annual Missouri Dairy Expo in conjunction with its annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. “We have a great lineup of experts for this year’s

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued a statement after the Court unanimously upheld the SAFE Act, Missouri’s law that bans Medicaid from funding sex-change procedures and bans gender transition procedures for children: “Today’s unanimous ruling marks a landmark victory for Missouri families. By upholding the SAFE Act, the Missouri Supreme Court confirmed

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell