JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-20, expanding his Executive Order 26-19 issued last week, allowing the highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose. This action aligns state regulatory relief and enforcement discretion with President Trump’s Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel Executive […]
Farmers across Southeast and South Central Missouri have been dealing with some of the most difficult economic circumstances in a generation in recent years, which is why President Trump and House Republicans have made it such a priority to help farmers in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The legislation included the first increase to reference
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – October is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs for them to establish a good root system before the soil cools, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. While tulips and daffodils take center stage when planting bulbs at this time of the year, other species such as crocus should not
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Treasurer Vivek Malek today announced that the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (MOScholars) has funded 10,235 Missouri students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The State of Missouri has awarded $68.7 million in educational funds for these students, reaching a historic milestone for the program. The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office is partnered
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing local public hearingsstarting on November 18, 2026, to receive customer comments on a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) request from Union Electric Company, d/b/a Ameren Missouri.There will be one in-person public hearing and one virtual public hearing.On July 24, 2026, Ameren Missouri
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TUSCUMBIA, Mo. — Understanding what your soil needs is one of the most important steps in improving crop production, pasture performance, garden success and nutrient-use efficiency. To help landowners make informed soil-management decisions, University of Missouri Extension is offering free educational workshops this fall on “Understanding Your Soil Needs.” The program is based on common
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CAPITOL REPORTDALE WRIGHTDISTRICT 116MISSOURI HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVESOctober 9, 2026 Dear Friends,As we look ahead to the November 3rd General Election, I want to share informationregarding the various constitutional amendments that will appear on the ballot. Theseamendments give us all an opportunity to have a direct voice in decisions that mayshape our state’s future. I encourage each
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Households aged 65 and older have seen strong growth in net worth. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older Americans today generally have more wealth than previous generations, giving many retirees the ability to keep spending, investing and supporting local economies long after leaving the workforce, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, in coordination with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, announced lawsuits against two animal care operators who repeatedly disregarded Missouri’s animal welfare laws. These actions aim to stop ongoing animal mistreatment, compel full compliance with inspection and licensing requirements, and protect the welfare of animals in Missouri.
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Sedalia, Mo. — The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for the summer of 2027 for the Entries and Marketing Internship programs. These internships offer hands on, career building experiences for college students interested in agriculture, communications, and fair industry operations. Entries InternshipThe Entries Internship is designed for college students pursuing degrees in agriculture
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