MO State News

Missouri State Beekeepers Association launches “Bee Friendly” license plate to support pollinators

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) is excited to announce the launch of the “Bee Friendly” specialty license plate, a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the vital role of bees and provide crucial support for beekeeping activities throughout Missouri. This initiative will directly benefit beekeeping in Missouri by funding research […]

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Merry Christmas!

Jason Smith, member of CongressMerry Christmas! It’s that very special time of year where we get together with loved ones and celebrate our long-time family traditions. Christmas is a joyous time, but it can also be stressful – whether it’s driving long hours to visit family, running to the grocery store to pick up a

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Attorney General Bailey slams Biden Administration for disregarding property owners

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect Missourians’ property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to President Biden’s Department of Energy urging them to halt their $4.9 billion loan to aid the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners. Attorney

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Senator Schmitt’s FDA Modernization Act 3.0 passes the Senate

WASHINGTON – Senator Eric Schmitt and Sen. Booker’s FDA Modernization Act 3.0 (FDAMA 3.0) has passed the United States Senate:  “The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is aimed to do exactly what this legislation is named to do–modernize the FDA and remove overbearing animal testing requirements and regulations on new drugs. I am thankful for the support

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National average price of gas predicted to be $2.95/gal on Christmas Day; cheapest Christmas at the pump in 4 years

BOSTON, Mass. – For those hitting the road ahead of Christmas or getting last minute gifts, Santa has delivered. Motorists will likely see a national average price of gas of $2.95 per gallon on Christmas, the lowest we’ve seen on Christmas Day since 2020, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American

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Missouri’s Electoral College cast votes for Donald Trump

JEFFERSON CITY, MO–Missouri’s Electoral College Members met in the Missouri State Capitol yesterdat to cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Each of Missouri’s ten electors cast their votes unanimously for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.  “All Missourians can be confident in the legitimacy of their vote and take

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Missouri releases November 2024 Monthly Jobs Report

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,200 jobs in November 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment decreased by 1,500 jobs and government employment increased by 2,700 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 81,800 jobs from November 2023 to

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Driver Examination Stations to close statewide for upcoming holidays

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Wednesday, January

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Attorney General Bailey files suit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for illegally manipulating energy markets

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced he joined a coalition of 11 states in suing the largest international investors, BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Group, for using illegal means and anti-competitive practices to artificially constrict the market for coal. “I will not stand idly by while major companies unlawfully hamper

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