MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Pat Thomas, a long-time political staffer, have received the 2023 Henry S. Geyer Award from the Mizzou Alumni Association.   Each year, the MAA presents the Geyer Award to one elected official and one citizen who exemplify the dedication and spirit of Henry S. Geyer, a state representative […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In fiscal year 2022, the University of Missouri set a record for research expenditures of more than $432 million, marking the 10th consecutive year of growth for MU research.   “Research expenditures correlate with important outcomes of scholarship including citations, books published, highly-prestigious recognition of faculty to conferral of doctoral degrees.” said Mun Choi,

JEFFERSON CITY – I’m thrilled to report the Senate has given a preliminary round of approval to Senate Bills 45 & 90, a combined, bi-partisan proposal to extend MO HealthNet coverage to postpartum women from 60 days to one year following birth. It’s so important to extend these benefits because many postpartum conditions do not present

JEFFERSON CITY, MO– Legislation to legalize sports wagering in Missouri has received unanimous approval in the House Committee on Emerging Issues. With nearly every state bordering Missouri having legalized sports wagering, lawmakers in Jefferson City are making it a priority this session to legalize sports betting in Missouri. The bill’s sponsors, Representative Phil Christofanelli and

Good neighbors can be found on Missouri’s farms and ranches. Rural people are usually the first to help someone in need. A log chain can be found in about any farm truck to pull a stranger’s vehicle out of a muddy ditch, or a pair of jumper cables for a start, or just a warm

JEFFERSON CITY – -On Wednesday, March 1, hundreds of people with disabilities and their advocates from across the state will attend the Missouri State Capitol 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Disability Rights Legislative Day.   Participants will have an opportunity to have their voice heard on the issues that matter to them most. Self-Advocates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Ron Copeland has filed two pieces of legislation that would ensure proper oversight and accountability for state agencies that attempt to sell Missouri’s natural resources. Copeland filed both HJR 61 and HB 1104 to ensure when an agency sells the state’s natural resources that a significant portion of the