St. LOUIS, Mo.—Dove hunting season begins in Missouri Sept. 1. Whether a hunter or birdwatcher, doves and pigeons are a distinct part of the Show-Me State’s landscape. Missouri is home to several species of both native and introduced doves and pigeons. To help people learn more about these birds, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek today announced that 2025 was the most successful year in the history of the MO ABLE program, setting new records for both active accounts and assets. Last year, a record number of Missourians used MO ABLE to invest in their futures. In 2025, the program added 1,394
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August 28, 2026COMMITTEES*ELECTIONS*HIGHER EDUCATION ANDWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*WAYS AND MEANSNew Missouri Health Care & Human Services Laws Take EffectSeveral new Missouri laws taking effect at the end of August are bringing changes to healthcare access, insurance coverage, pharmacy services, maternal health, disability services,and protections for vulnerable Missourians.HB 2372 expands the use of community paramedics for certain non-emergency
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Jake Buxton as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Buxton currently serves as DNR deputy director, overseeing the department’s Division of State Parks, the Missouri Geological Survey, and the Division of Administrative Support. “Throughout his career in public service, Jake
Congressman Smith Capitol Report August 28, 2026 On issue after issue, it seems more and more like it’s not just right versus left or conservative versus liberal; it’s common sense versus crazy. Debates are playing out between supporting law enforcement versus defunding the police or securing our borders versus allowing drugs and criminals to freely
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Tragedy struck the college football world on Saturday as a college running back suffered a medical emergency shortly after scoring a touchdown. MicahJo Barnett of William Jewell College (Liberty, Mo.) ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Fort Lewis College. Shortly after, the game was halted when he suffered
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As we start planning the 2027 Missouri State Fair, August 12–22, we want to hear directly from the people who know the Fair best — you. We’re asking attendees and Fair fans to share their thoughts about the 2026 Missouri State Fair. Your feedback on what you loved, what you’d like to see improved, and
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Missouri motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus will face tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect Aug. 28. With students returning to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists and young
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late summer and fall are good times to locate potential entry areas around your home or buildings and take action to prevent snakes, rodents and other nuisance critters from accessing these areas, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist. From late August through early October, snakes are
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 24, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2027 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now open. LWCF grants are available to cities, counties and public-school districts to be used for outdoor recreation projects. For more information
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