MO State News

Missouri files lawsuit over insulin pricing scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Office has filed suit against 19 Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) companies and drug manufacturers operating in Missouri. For years, PBMs and manufactures have manipulated Missouri’s health care markets, resulting in skyrocketing prices of life-sustaining insulin medication. “At a time when health care costs […]

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Missouri Dairy Expo: harnessing technology, preserving tradition

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Dairy is eager to bring information to improve profitability for dairy producers statewide. On Friday, Jan. 23, Missouri Dairy hosts the sixth annual Missouri Dairy Expo in conjunction with its annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. “We have a great lineup of experts for this year’s

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Governor Kehoe announces appointment to 32nd Judicial Circuit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the

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Auditor Fitzpatrick issues annual report on use of highway funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways

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Hanaway comments on Mo Supreme Court upholding ban on sex-change procedures for minors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued a statement after the Court unanimously upheld the SAFE Act, Missouri’s law that bans Medicaid from funding sex-change procedures and bans gender transition procedures for children: “Today’s unanimous ruling marks a landmark victory for Missouri families. By upholding the SAFE Act, the Missouri Supreme Court confirmed

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Governor Kehoe delivers 2026 State of the State Address

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative

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New NFIB Survey – Small business optimism continues to rise

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell

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Missouri Dairy Growth Council announces management partnership, new website

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) announced today that Missouri Dairy has been selected as the council’s management organization. Additionally, Alfred Brandt has been tapped to serve as the Executive Director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council. MDGC is comprised of a broad group of stakeholders from across Missouri’s agricultural community.

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Hawley urges congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card rates following Trump statement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has renewed his push for Congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card interest rates for working Americans. This comes after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on predatory credit card interest rates over the weekend.   “President Trump is right: working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt

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