MO State News

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate will close overnight this week for bridge construction.   Weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 nightly from Tuesday, December 9 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri—and to have creative and educational fun—by participating in the 2026 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.  

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – Closed Executive Session  and Friday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting.   All activities will be at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City.   Background documents related to open meeting agenda items are available for public

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Agribusiness Academy Class of 2025 visited the American Royal Association, Missouri Soybeans Soy Innovation Center, Missouri State Fair, University of Central Missouri Prussing Farm, Port KC, The City Market – Kansas City, CPKC Stadium- Home of KC and much more! High school sophomores are encouraged to apply for the Missouri

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Thanks to President Trump and the One, Big, Beautiful Bill – the landmark legislation I authored that delivered the Working Families Tax Cuts – every eligible American child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, will receive a Trump Account, giving them a meaningful financial head start

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is excited to offer 2026 internship opportunities for college students! Get an inside look at state government and the agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of Missouri’s agriculture industry. Learn more about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s programs, future career opportunities and learn valuable, hands-on skills.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.   This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, will highlight the shared values of faith and service that guide our state

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that 19 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity for 13 projects in urban areas, and six projects in rural areas.   “Food insecurity is a problem for thousands of

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water systems through March 31, 2026.   The grant offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement to eligible systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, held an Oversight subcommittee hearing on organ procurement organizations (OPOs) last week where Americans shared shocking stories of organ donations gone terribly wrong, as well as testimonies that highlight the need for greater accountability and transparency.   During the hearing,