MO State News

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 […]

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

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

ROLLA, Mo. —National Public Lands Day (NPLD) offers many excellent opportunities for people to volunteer on public lands.   The Mark Twain National Forest will have several NPLD events, providing multiple volunteer opportunities right here in Missouri.   A Fall Mega (big group trail maintenance day) event will be hosted by the Ozark Trail Association on Saturday,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thursday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, a day centered on the freedom to plan and power to choose when and how to start a family. Unfortunately, Missouri’s U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt have repeatedly voted against protecting access to birth control. In June, Hawley blocked the passage of the

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held its Student Leadership Institute in Jefferson City. Nearly 100 Missouri community college student leaders and college student services staff attended this event, which provided them with an opportunity to receive leadership training and directly engage with legislators.   Through this annual event, student leaders, often newly

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in black walnut production. Governor Mike Parson has declared Sept. 26 – 29 as Black Walnut Week in Missouri. The proclamation was presented at the Black Walnut Festival in Stockton, Mo. earlier today. “Black walnuts are a staple across

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) invites all to join them on October 22, 2024, for the 3rd Annual Connecting All Missourians Broadband Stakeholder Summit.   We hope you’ll attend to hear from key stakeholders, including Governor Mike Parson, and OBD team members as we prepare to launch the largest

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri System universities are trending upward in several key areas, according to new data from U.S. News and World Report.   The annual “Best Colleges” rankings consider factors such as the value and quality of education, retention and graduation rates, and investments in faculty and students.   The progress highlights