MO State News

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 46.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a leading law enforcement agency, is now accepting applications for troopers. The Patrol encourages qualified law enforcement professionals to apply and will conduct testing at nine locations throughout Missouri. Those who successfully complete the testing process will be eligible to advance in the selection process for the

JEFFERSON CITY—“The dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is devastating news for Missouri’s students. This reckless decision harms our most vulnerable children, redirecting critical education funding to benefit billionaires and CEOs. Students who rely on special education services, meal programs for low-income families, and financial aid for college or career training will face delays,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-20 in response to the severe weather that has impacted communities across Missouri. This order grants the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) discretionary authority to temporarily waive or suspend specific environmental rules and regulations to facilitate storm debris removal and recovery efforts. “The recent storms have

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in 25 counties following the deadly tornadoes and severe storms that devastated much of Missouri March 14-15. “These devastating storms and tornadoes not only destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, but also severely

By Jason Smith, member of Congress  On the evening of March 14 into March 15, a major storm system wreaked havoc on communities across southeast and south-central Missouri. The severe storms and deadly tornados brought golf ball-sized hail and winds over 140 mph, leaving a path of destruction we haven’t seen in decades. Thousands of

By Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau’s Director of National Legislative Affairs JEFFERSON CITY – We’re three months into the new year, and soon enough, planters will start firing up to put in this year’s crop. The passage of time also means the new Congress is gearing up to work with the incoming Administration to set

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday afternoon and evening, dry conditions and high winds sparked several wildfires in the southern part of the state on private land, conservation areas, and National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service lands. Even though most of the fires were contained by Thursday morning, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)