MO State News

Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Second Amendment is not a suggestion. It is a constitutional right enshrined into law by our Founding Fathers, but Democrats across the nation have made it their mission to strip that right away.   Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just signed legislation making it illegal to […]

Take Me Home, Country Roads After months of processing legislation and a final week of robust conversations, conference committees and Senate debates, it sure felt good to have my pickup truck take me home one last time this session. As usual, the legislative session flew by, and I am pleased with the bills the General

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, proudly shared the completion and final passage of one of his priority pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 854 automatically clears the criminal records of thousands of Missourians convicted of drug possession and other nonviolent offenses. Language from SB 854 was added to Senate Bill 1421 and passed by the General Assembly

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri leaders, federal partners and state officials today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Radioisotope Science Center (RSC) at Discovery Ridge Research Park, marking a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s supply of critical radioisotopes for medicine, research and national security.   The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that the Center for Individual Rights (CIR), representing Missouri, Iowa, and the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (AmFree), filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit against the State of New York for an unconstitutional attempt to regulate businesses, consumers, and individuals beyond its borders. New York’s “Mandatory

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying the lake, hitting the trails, relaxing or cooking out with friends, guests are encouraged to make safety part of every adventure. Come prepared with these seasonal safety reminders:             Sunshine and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has resolved litigation with Liberty Utilities, a gas company that failed to properly mark a gas line in Lexington, leading to the death of a child, numerous injuries, and the destruction of a home.   The State’s litigation, separate from any private actions

JEFFERSON CITY — The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will begin May 19 and continue through May 29, 2026, culminating at the 2026 State Summer Games in Kirksville.   Founded 40 years ago by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA), the annual event raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in kicking off the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force in Jefferson City last week. Task force members, including scientists, lawmakers, local leaders and utility representatives, convened to discuss the future of advanced nuclear energy in Missouri. “The need for power is