Fresh Air and Forward Progress I hope you’ve had a chance to step outside and enjoy this stretch of beautiful weather. The sunshine and mild temperatures feel like a little preview of what’s to come, and it’s hard not to smile knowing spring is just around the corner. I always think this time of year […]
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SALEM, Mo. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) is once again co-sponsoring the bipartisan National FFA Week Resolution alongside FFA Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01). This resolution recognizes the vital role the Future Farmers of America (FFA) plays in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening rural
JEFFERSON CITY – The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes in the state since at least 158 people were killed in the Joplin EF-5 tornado in 2011. NWS also reports three flooding deaths last year and one death because of a severe
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver. Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy Elwell, kicked off the day by driving a
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a coalition of 13 states, in a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”), have resolved part of their lawsuit against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. As part of the settlement, Vanguard has agreed to make the strongest
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a clear promise: make life more affordable for hardworking Americans and restore strength to our economy. During his State of the Union address, President Trump shared how those promises have turned into results, and families across southeast
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–Food and wine lovers from across Missouri will have the opportunity to learn more about today’s agriculture during The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail April 11 in Hermann, Mo. The event is made possible through a unique partnership between Missouri CommonGround, the Hermann Wine Trail, participating wineries, and the Missouri Wine and Grape Board. Showcasing
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COLUMBIA, Mo.– Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for January 2026. Missouri REALTORS® sold 4,112 residential properties in January. The median sales price increased by 3 percent compared to last year, coming in at $260,000. The average residential sale price also increased 3.2 percent from last year to $309,992.
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KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December, compared to 137,000 job openings in November. The job openings rate for Missouri
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