MO State News

Mo Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Missourians of upcoming Medicare open enrollment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) encourages those eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year’s open enrollment period. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Missourians can change their Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans.   To help with that choice, the department offers free assistance […]

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It’s time to protect plants from frost

MU Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Frost Freeze Guide avilable at https://ipm.missouri.edu/frostfreezeguide/ tells us that it’s time to think about protecting plants from frost, said MU Extension state horticulture specialist David Trinklein.   Although near-freezing temperatures are not currently in the forecast, daily temperature normals are dropping and daylight is dwindling, says

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Hawley secures commitment from Trump DOJ to investigate Biden FBI spying on him, calls for special prosecutor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, in a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that her Department of Justice (DOJ) would fully investigate how Joe Biden weaponized his DOJ to track Senator Hawley’s personal communications and access his confidential phone records. Biden’s special prosecutor Jack Smith also spied on seven

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Attorney General Hanaway wins key court ruling clearing path for Amendment 3 Ballot Language

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that the Cole County Circuit Court entered final judgment in Fitz-James v. Hoskins, delivering a complete legal victory for the State of Missouri and clearing the way for HJR 73 to move forward to the ballot as Amendment 3. “This ruling represents a sweeping victory for

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Attorney General Hanaway secures major court victory upholding Missouri’s parental consent laws

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a major court victory after the Jackson County Circuit Court dismissed in full a lawsuit brought by an organization called “Right By You,” which sought to strike down Missouri’s longstanding parental consent laws protecting minors from secret abortion procedures. “This ruling reaffirms Missouri’s authority to

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20 Missourians named 2025 Most Engaged Neighbors

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.   The recognition is part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, celebrated annually from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. The initiative, led by

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State releases September 2025 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for September 2025 decreased 9.2 percent compared to those for September 2024, from $1.24 billion last year to $1.13 billion this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.6 percent compared to September 2024, from $3.01 billion last

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Maryville and SLU team up to close the cybersecurity talent gap with women in cybersecurity training event

ST. LOUIS: On Saturday, October 11 students from Maryville University and Saint Louis University (SLU) will team up with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys) for an innovative training event aimed at addressing one of the nation’s most critical challenges: the shortage of skilled professionals trained to combat escalating cybersecurity threats.  The one-day conference, CyberStrong: Building the

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Governor Kehoe announces recommended updates for Missouri’s parole process

JEFFERSON CITY— Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced the release of recommended rule updates for Missouri’s parole process, following a comprehensive review of existing rules by a working group of stakeholders. Under the direction of Governor Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-07, signed during the Safer Missouri launch on day one of his administration, the Missouri Department of Corrections and the Missouri

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