MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting public comments on the draft 2028 Listing Methodology Document (LMD). The 2028 LMD outlines the procedures the department will follow to assess surface water quality and develop the 2028 Missouri 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. The working LMD is typically revised from the LMD […]

BOSTON, Mass. –  Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.76/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 44.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 92.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.  

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, the Missouri Right to Life State and Federal Political Action Committees released their list of endorsed candidates for Missouri’s August 4, 2026, primary election.   “As the political arm of Missouri Right to Life, MRL PACs take seriously our responsibility to members, as well as Missouri voters, to identify and

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has mobilized assistance from its Missouri Geological Survey in response to a sinkhole that opened near I-70 and the Dome in St. Louis today. The large sinkhole is located at the end of an exit ramp off of 1-70.   “We’re sending Fletcher Bone, an

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a monumental action to protect Missourians from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against Lorex Corporation (Lorex). Lorex, a major seller of home cameras and baby monitors, has concealed material ties to the Chinese military via its manufacturer, Dahua, putting

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, June 11, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 2637 into law.    “I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine purple beginning at sunset on Monday, June 15, 2026, until sunrise on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in recognition of June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.   “Far too many vulnerable adults are falling victim to abuse, neglect, and

JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference with state leaders, community members, economic development and utility partners, the project is expected to create 400 new direct jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and generate

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – In the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, a concerned citizen notified the Missouri Department of Natural Resources of the presence of dead fish in a tributary to the West Fork of the Black River located in Reynolds County. The department immediately notified the Missouri Department of Conservation and began an investigation into

By Jason Snith, Member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, my Republican colleagues and I did what Democrats spent 115 days trying to prevent and ensured that resources would be available for President Trump to continue securing the border through the end of his term. I’m glad we got it done, but let’s