MO State News

MISSOURI — Over 800 medical professionals in Missouri have signed a letter endorsing Amendment 3, a proposed amendment that would end the state’s total abortion ban and put families, not politicians, back in charge of personal medical decisions. The letter was signed by 502 physicians as well as other types of health care providers across the entire state. […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Many recognize the southeast region of the state as Missouri’s Bootheel, but did you know it is also at the center of one of the country’s most active earthquake zones? The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) spans more than 100 miles and averages over 200 small earthquakes a year.   To prepare for any

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher has been recognized as a 2024 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This prestigious honor is awarded to state lawmakers who have demonstrated strong support for pro-business policies during the 2024 legislative session, helping to make Missouri a more competitive place for

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians. MDC also reminds deer hunters of mandatory and voluntary chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing opportunities and other CWD regulations. Missouri’s deer season opened with archery hunting on Sept. 15 and runs through the close

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors aged 65 and older in Missouri, leading to an annual average of 13,447 hospitalizations and 39,895 emergency department visits each year among this population. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is partnering with the National Council on

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.91/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 25.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 78.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  

JEFFERSON CITY, MO– Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced three judicial appointments including on in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Joseph A. Murray III, of Farmington, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for St. Francois County in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Murray owns Murray Law LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Science in finance

SEDALIA – Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 345,643 visitors attended the annual State Fair in Sedalia, which was held August 8-18, 2024. The Missouri State Fair is the state’s largest agriculture showcase, bringing people together each summer from across the state. “The Missouri State Fair is