MO State News

The summer struggle is daunting for many Missouri families

Washington, D.C. –Too many Missouri parents who want their children in a structured summer program are unable to enroll them, according to a household survey released today. The Summer Struggle for Missouri Families finds that while 217,367 Missouri children are enrolled, another 187,759 are not able to get into a summer program. The barriers pushing programs out […]

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Summer Tax School to address key 2026 agricultural tax changes

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for University of Missouri Extension’s Summer Tax School, July 1 in Columbia. The one-day program is designed specifically for tax preparers who work with farmers, ranchers and rural businesses.   As agricultural tax regulations evolve and the needs of filers grow more complex, tax preparers need timely, accurate and

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Hawley applauds $100 Million for Missouri radiation survivors

WASHINGTON — On Monday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he received an update from the U.S. Department of Justice that $101,950,000 in compensation has been delivered directly to Missourians harmed by exposure to Manhattan Project nuclear waste. This milestone comes after Senator Hawley’s legislation, expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include

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Educational opportunities available for prospective cannabis microbusiness licensees

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – When voters approved Amendment 3 in November 2022, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was directed to establish a process for issuing a limited number of new small-business licenses, known as microbusinesses. These licenses are reserved for eligible individuals and entities and are designed to expand opportunities for

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All Missouri State Fair tickets on sale now

SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by

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Missouri State Parks honors military service

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show appreciation to active service members, the department’s Division of Missouri State Parks is joining the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that offers free admission to currently serving

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FY 2027 Budget: Focused on schools, stability & doing right by taxpayers

Senator Mike Henderson’s Capitol Report for May 18, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY – As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I spent a great deal of time this session working closely with my colleagues to shape Missouri’s spending plan and make sure taxpayer dollars were allocated responsibly. I’m proud of the work we accomplished together

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Floating gardens on display at Master Gardener state conference

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn how to build a garden that floats on water at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield.   During one of the tours at the home of a local Master Gardener, attendees can learn how floating gardens improve water quality, filter pollutants naturally and

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