JEFFERSON CITY – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated every June 15th to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. WEAAD reminds us that elder abuse has implications for all of us. It is a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important for everyone to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they spend more time outdoors in the coming months.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), and Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This legislation will enhance the existing national missing-person alert systems and direct states to provide specialized first-responder training and education for cases of missing individuals with
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 4, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before my Ways and Means Committee to share how the Working Families Tax Cuts have benefitted hardworking Americans with record-setting tax relief. During the hearing, he drove home the point that it was working-class folks — moms and
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JEFFERSON CITY – The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) has confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. On June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife and less
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One year after the catastrophic events of the 2025 severe weather season – including the tragic May 16 tornado in St. Louis – the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to closely monitor the insurance industry’s ongoing response and support consumers still navigating the claims process. “Disaster recovery is long, layered and challenging, and we fully empathize with the dire circumstances that
SEDALIA – Celebrate the land of the free at the Missouri State Fair and win some free stuff! Show us your patriotic spirit and get involved to be entered in giveaways and chances to win prizes! More information on events and prizes below. Missouri Wines is sponsoring the Find the Wine Challenge. Follow the Missouri State Fair’s Facebook
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, at a Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) discussed Congress’ role in preserving and strengthening the integrity of college athletics amid the chaos and instability of the current college sports system. “There [are] so many great lessons to be learned in life
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U.S. SENATE — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after securing an additional $350 million in the reconciliation bill text to give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dedicated resources to arrest unlawful illegal aliens released from local custody after jurisdictions refuse to honor ICE detainers, provide release notice, or coordinate safe jail-to-ICE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above
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