MO State News

Mizzou ranks among top universities in the world

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is asserting itself on the global stage. In TIME magazine’s newly released list of the World’s Top Universities, Mizzou ranks 13th among U.S. flagship universities and No. 2 among public universities in the Southeastern Conference. Out of 500 universities worldwide, Mizzou placed 124th — firmly in the top […]

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Missouri launches Master Plan on Aging to build age-friendly communities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced the official launch of the Missouri Master Plan on Aging (MPA), a comprehensive 10-year roadmap designed to help Missourians age with dignity, safety and connection.   Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging, was established by Governor Parson through executive order in January

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Missouri House passes legislation to protect babies born-alive after abortion attempt

JEFFERSON CITY – Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life issued the following statement after the Missouri House approved legislation to protect babies born alive after an attempted abortion. “Missouri Right to Life applauds the Missouri House for passing legislation that will ensure that babies born-alive after an abortion attempt receive the same care as a

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Missouri Attorney General’s Office and IBM resolve litigation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) have reached a settlement resolving the State of Missouri’s lawsuit against IBM related to a previously discontinued compensation program. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office challenged IBM’s use of a diversity modifier in its executive bonus program in Missouri-based offices, asserting that such practices

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Learn more about Missouri owls during upcoming MDC webinars

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.

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Jefferson College seeks nominees for 2025 Alumnus of the Year

HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the College’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Submissions are due by March 2, 2026.   Nominees must meet four criteria: A person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree; Someone who has achieved distinction in his/her chosen field of employment;

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Governor Kehoe announces opportunity for more Missouri Communities to earn Blue Shield Designation

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply to be recognized as Blue Shield communities in 2026 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety.   In 2025, 201 communities earned the Blue Shield designation and were later awarded state grants of $50,000 each for

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Attorney General Hanaway obtains Medicaid fraud conviction against couple lying about marital status to steal funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against Tarron Boone, a Medicaid recipient, who along with Yvonne Davis-Boone, his wife and personal care attendant (PCA), knowingly and intentionally misrepresented and concealed their marital relationship in order to become enrolled in and

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Applications for Missouri Century Farm opened Feb. 1

JEFFERSON CITY – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply now to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.   The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program.   Applications to be recognized as a 2026 Missouri Century

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Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for Feb. 5, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY – After a month of formalities, bill readings, referrals and several rounds of hearings, the legislative pace in the Missouri Senate has certainly accelerated this week. Like most sessions, debates in the chamber will gain momentum as more bills are reported out of committees.   With more than 781 Senate bills and 50

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