MO State News

O’Reilly Automotive Foundation donates $25,000 to American Red Cross for Disaster Relief

SPRINGFIELD, MO– The American Red Cross is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The money will support multiple disaster relief efforts following the devastating impacts of everything from wildfires to hurricanes. This contribution underscores the foundation’s commitment to helping communities in need during times of crisis.   Natural disasters […]

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Justice Matters|Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell

JEFFRSON CITY – From time to time, friends and acquaintances ask me if they can come watch the proceedings of the Supreme Court of Missouri in Jefferson City. I reply, “of course, we love having people visit the Court and see us in action.”    I am always surprised when I hear people say they

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Governor Parson proclaims October as Pork Month in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed October as Pork Month in the state of Missouri, in recognition of the high-quality pork produced by Missouri pig farmers and their families. Missouri’s pork industry ranks seventh in the nation with 3.35 million head, producing more than six percent of the U.S. total, and providing

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Hawley, Durbin introduce bipartisan bill expanding nationwide background checks for childcare workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure all contractors working with children are authorized to have to a nationwide background check. The new bill, which would amend the National Child

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Gilster-Mary Lee announces 3rd Create A Crunch or Make A Mac contest for Illinois and Missouri high schools as part of October National Manufacturing Month

CHESTER — October is National Manufacturing Month, when manufacturers across the country showcase the importance of manufacturing through a series of events. Manufacturing jobs are an extremely important part of the economy and impact everyone, every day in numerous ways.   Inspired by the success of various celebrity cereals it has manufactured, Gilster-Mary Lee launched

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Missouri co-ops deploy nearly 200 for Hurricane Helene help

JEFFERSON CITY – Nearly 200 Missouri lineworkers have answered the call to help fellow electric cooperatives in need. Teams from 30 electric cooperatives in Missouri are assisting two Georgia electric cooperatives that have more than 80 percent of their members without power due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The 197 Missouri lineworkers will join thousands

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Attorney General Bailey files suit against DOJ to obtain documents relating to prosecutions of President Trump

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed suit against the Biden-Harris Administration for refusing to turn over records he had requested about the illicit prosecutions of President Trump. His request for communications – documents, calendar appointments, meeting minutes and agendas – included those between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the offices of

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Another preventable tragedy

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON. D.C. – On September 22, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Lee tragically passed away after he was struck by the car of an illegal immigrant who was intoxicated, driving without a license, and going way over the speed limit. Officer Lee was a father, husband, and

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Alford urges Speaker Johnson, House Leadership to prioritize Farm Bill this year

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) discussed his work to lead a majority of the House Republican Conference in a letter to House Leadership that reaffirms Republicans’ commitment to advancing a Farm Bill that meets the needs of production agriculture and rural America.   The letter was signed by 140 Members and emphasized the importance of

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