MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In honor of Missouri’s fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red from sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026, until sunrise on Monday, October 5, 2026. The lighting coincides with ceremonies held in remembrance of the state’s firefighters who have paid the ultimate price […]

Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 4-10, 2026 – centers on lithium-ion battery charging safety   JEFFERSON CITY – Because an expanding array of household and mobile devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of consumer reported battery-related fires, Fire Prevention Week 2026 is focusing on safe charging

This week, to support Missouri’s agriculture industry amidst rising input costs, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19, authorizing a temporary suspension of motor vehicle fuel restrictions and a temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limitations.  With extraordinary conditions this year having greatly increased input costs such as fertilizer and diesel fuel, the harvesting and

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, to support Missouri’s agriculture industry amidst rising input costs, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19, authorizing a temporary suspension of motor vehicle fuel restrictions and a temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limitations.    With extraordinary conditions this year having greatly increased input costs such as fertilizer and diesel

JEFFERSON CITY – As directed by Governor Mike Kehoe in Executive Order 26-18 to respect constitutional boundaries and protect privacy concerns, the Department of Public Safety today published guidance for Missouri law enforcement agencies on best practices related to the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) in the state.   The Governor issued EO

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) thanks Gov. Mike Kehoe for enacting a temporary halt on the state’s prohibition of red-dyed diesel on public highways in commercial vehicles licensed for farm use. The move is paramount to providing farmers with relief on fuel costs during harvest.   “Missouri farmers are working to get their

Governor Kehoe has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 4, as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day   JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s fire service will host memorial services at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City on Friday and Saturday to honor the state’s fallen firefighters.   On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., a candlelight vigil

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink, beginning at sunset on Thursday, October 1, 2026, until sunrise on Friday, October 2, 2026, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “By lighting the Capitol dome pink, the State of Missouri is affirming our support

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This week, the Department of War announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the Navy’s Next-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement applauding the award for Missouri workers and one of the state’s

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.   “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals