MO State News

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) voted to pass the Laken Riley Act, legislation to give law enforcement more tools to keep communities safe from illegal alien criminals. The legislation is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was brutally murdered last year by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela.   “For […]

By Garrett Hawkings, president Missouri Farm Bureau Every time I come back from the Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting at Margaritaville Lake Resort, I reflect on the experience of what it is like when we all come together. While some things like themes, key topics and policy points change each year, a few standard

By Jason Smith, member of Congress When President Donald Trump officially takes office on January 20, Republicans will be ready to hit the ground running to put in place the policies needed to make America great again. In fact, we can deliver on critical pieces of President Trump’s agenda very quickly by packaging tax reform,

JEFFERSON CITY – The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Playbook, developed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), features eight cornerstones of a state system of recruitment and retention   Effective teacher recruitment and retention requires the support of a state system Statewide campaigns are

JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,172 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution. This brings the total amount transferred from funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program this fiscal

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The Missouri State Highway Patrol

JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of

JEFFERSON CITY – Enforcement has officially begun for the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law, which prohibits people from holding their phones while driving. The law went into effect in the summer of 2023, but started with an educational awareness campaign.   As of Jan. 1, law enforcement officers can now issue tickets to drivers on their phones.

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified partners expected to participate, the event promises to bring the community together for an unforgettable celebration of inclusion, competition, and community spirit.