MO State News

Rep. Jeremy Dean files constitutional amendment to limit corporate influence in Missouri elections

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Jeremy Dean (D–Springfield) has filed a House Joint Resolution to place a constitutional amendment before Missouri voters aimed at restoring clear limits on corporate and special-interest influence in elections.   The proposal would amend Article I of the Missouri Constitution to clarify that artificial entities – including corporations […]

Rep. Jeremy Dean files constitutional amendment to limit corporate influence in Missouri elections Read More »

Governor Kehoe announces approval of more than $814 million to expand broadband access 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri’s plan to award more than $814 million to bring high-speed internet to more than 200,000 unserved and underserved locations across the state. “High-speed internet is

Governor Kehoe announces approval of more than $814 million to expand broadband access  Read More »

Sen. Schmitt’s streak of white Christian nationalism: five times he said the quiet part out loud

By Progress MO KANSAS CITY, Mo – Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt’s political identity continues to push further toward the extreme right. Since his swearing in nearly 3 years ago, the junior Senator has devolved from a reasonable public servant to a radical white Christian nationalist promoting extreme and divisive ideologies.   Here are five things

Sen. Schmitt’s streak of white Christian nationalism: five times he said the quiet part out loud Read More »

Mo bill would require ICE agents to clearly identify themselves

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed (HD-83) has introduced House Bill 2520 to require that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in Missouri clearly identify themselves when engaging with the public, including displaying visible credentials and refraining from wearing masks or other face coverings except in limited, narrowly defined safety situations.

Mo bill would require ICE agents to clearly identify themselves Read More »

MDC needs public help in finding who poached elk at Peck Ranch

CARTER COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking the public for help in finding who illegally shot and left an adult bull elk as waste at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southern Missouri the night of Nov. 25, 2025.   Visitors driving through the area on Wednesday, Nov. 26, first reported the

MDC needs public help in finding who poached elk at Peck Ranch Read More »

Learn the process for creating maple syrup with MDC this winter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Whether it’s used for smothering waffles or dipping French toast sticks, maple syrup is a staple on many breakfast foods. Coming from sugar maple trees, the sap can be harvested and boiled into syrup. Learn about this process with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at several free events in southeastern Missouri

Learn the process for creating maple syrup with MDC this winter Read More »

Kick off 2026 with MDC while exploring Missouri’s natural world at several free events at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Start the new year off right by taking time to enjoy Missouri’s natural world with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center offer programs year-round, even during the winter months. In January, they will host many events, including:   Virtual: A Year of Fishing on

Kick off 2026 with MDC while exploring Missouri’s natural world at several free events at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center Read More »

Join MoDOT in the fight against human trafficking

JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day taking place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight against human trafficking. This January, MoDOT asks everyone to

Join MoDOT in the fight against human trafficking Read More »

House Democrats say they will work to quell chaos of GOP’s failures

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Democrats will enter the 2026 legislative session with a renewed focus on protecting, supporting and investing in Missouri’s people and making life more affordable, marking a sharp contrast to majority party’s agenda of shifting the tax burden to working families and undermining funding for basic government services.   “While

House Democrats say they will work to quell chaos of GOP’s failures Read More »

State releases December 2025 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for December 2025 decreased 0.5 percent compared to those for December 2024, from $1.30 billion last year to $1.29 billion this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 3.3 percent compared to December 2024, from $6.14 billion

State releases December 2025 General Revenue Report Read More »