MO State News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gardeners of all experience levels can explore new techniques and ideas at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4–7 in Springfield. Attendees do not need to be certified Master Gardeners to participate.   Workshops and a trade show will highlight innovative approaches to gardening with a focus […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators has approved tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year. The new rates will bolster the university’s ability to provide quality educational opportunities, strengthen student outcomes and support the work done by faculty and staff to drive innovation and discovery at all four UM System campuses.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue – Compliance Tax Investigation Bureau worked with the Federal IRS Criminal Investigations Unit by providing information that led to the prosecution of a woman from Nixa, Missouri who pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud and making false and fictitious claims against the United States.

By No on 3, Stop The Ban Missouri JEFFERSON CITY — On Friday,  the Missouri Governor left the politician-referred abortion ban, which will appear as Amendment 3, on the November 3rd general election ballot. Amendment 3 is the anti-abortion politicians’ attempt to overturn the will of the people and repeal the 2024 voter-approved Right to

Missouri Attorney General partners with Safe House Project to launch anti-human trafficking tool ahead of World Cup 26™JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a partnership with Safe House Project to launch Simply Report statewide, giving every Missourian a modernized way to report suspected human trafficking and routing that intelligence directly to law enforcement dashboards accessible across

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C. – For many, Memorial Day means the official start of summer. And while we all enjoy the cookouts, the gatherings, and the time spent with friends and family, it is important that we take a moment to remember what this day is really about: honoring the

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, May 22, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 12 counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April

JEFFERSON CITY, MO –  On Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on August 4, 2026.   “With several significant issues set to appear

By Mike  Henderson, State Senator With the 2026 legislative session all wrapped up, I was proud to get several bills across the finish line that came straight from real concerns I hear from folks back home. These were straightforward, common-sense solutions focused on protecting families, strengthening public safety and making sure our laws work the