MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has issued cease-and-desist letters to multiple prediction market operators offering sports “event contracts” to Missourians.  Facilitating such “event contracts” constitutes unlicensed sports wagering under Missouri law. The Attorney General’s Office sent cease-and-desist letters to six companies: Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, and Robinhood. “Missourians […]

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 18, 2026) – With unseasonably hot September temperatures driving up energy usage, Ameren is encouraging its Missouri and Illinois customers to use energy conservatively and efficiently. Simple steps, such as raising the thermostat a few degrees or using certain appliances later in the evening, can help reduce electric demand and save on monthly

SUNSET HILLS, Mo. — State Rep. Brad Christ (R-Sappington) announced today that he will support legislation next legislative session to regulate automated license plate reader cameras in Missouri, which currently operate under no state law. More than 3,400 of the cameras are in use across the state, according to community mapping projects, including in Sunset

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced felony charges against 17 defendants in Medicaid fraud cases involving more than $450,000 in illegal schemes across Missouri. The cases allege a range of fraud involving identity theft, personal care attendant (PCA) fraud, and adult daycare billing abuses that diverted taxpayer funds intended for vulnerable

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with CCMRB Processing, LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana product M00002615049: Juicy – Juicy J’s – Infused Pre Rolls – 2.5g – 5ct. – CHERRY LIMEADE source tag 1A40C0300005E25000004098 produced by CCMRB Processing, LLC, MAN000103. Pursuant to 19 CSR

Columbia, Mo. — Expanding domestic soybean crush is becoming a larger driver of U.S. soybean acreage and prices as biofuel demand reshapes how the crop is used, according to FAPRI’s September baseline update.   Soybean acreage rises 5.4 million acres in 2026/27 to 86.8 million acres and remains above 87 million acres through much of

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe will lead a Missouri delegation on an economic development trade mission to Italy, with the purpose of promoting Missouri as the prime destination for global business investment and expansion. The Governor will depart Missouri for Italy on September 17 and conclude meetings on September 23. During his third

(SEDALIA, MO) – Today, Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced that 333,489 people attended the 2026 Missouri State Fair, held last month in Sedalia, with the theme “Show-Me Stars & Stripes.” “The 2026 Missouri State Far was a tremendous celebration of agriculture and of America,” said Director Moore. “Throughout the 11 days of the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Brad Christ is opposing Ameren Missouri’s proposed electric rate increase and asking the Missouri Public Service Commission to examine the costs associated with data centers and other large users of electricity to ensure those costs are not passed on to Missouri’s residential customers.   Ameren Missouri filed a rate