MO State News

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) provision to combat child exploitation passed the Senate. The provision, as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, will provide DHS with $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. DHS currently employs only 7 full-time specialists to identify these victims. “The Senate […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered the keynote address at the American Compass New World Gala, presenting on the foundation of our country and its moral covenant. He contrasted our founding with the dangers of artificial intelligence that threaten to unravel the very fabric of this nation.   Senator Hawley said, “For we are confronting now

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the observance of Juneteenth.   Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.  

BOSTON – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 15.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 33.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.02/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy price

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has partnered with It’s a Penalty to combat human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™. This campaign brings together leading cities, multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and sport ambassadors across three host nations. “As we host a

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

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