MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – New World screwworm is a devastating pest spreading through Central America and now confirmed in Mexico.     This pest burrows into living tissue, causing severe—and sometimes deadly—damage to animals, including livestock and pets. What to watch for: Irritated behavior Head shaking The smell of decay Presence of fly larvae (maggots) in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses will soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Many Americans will mark the unofficial start of summer the weekend of May 23rd. As barbecue grills get rolled back out and swimming pools get filled back up, I hope Americans will not forget the solemn reason we have a 3-day weekend – to celebrate Memorial Day. Towards the

KANSAS CITY – The Trump administration’s attack on the immigration status of potentially hundreds of students enrolled at public universities in Missouri is the latest in a series of executive actions targeting immigrants and academic institutions.  International students form vital communities at our universities, become policymakers and business leaders solidifying U.S. relations abroad, provide a

JEFFERSON CITY –  As a historic construction season ramps up in Missouri, and as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21-25, the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to ‘work with us’ by making safe and responsible driving choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to protect motorists and workers inside the hundreds

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri House Republicans have passed vital legislation to protect women and children and promote a culture of life in Missouri. House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73), upon voter approval, amends the State Constitution by repealing Article I, Section 36, and adopts a new section relating to reproductive health care.   Initially sponsored by Representative Ed

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in 25 counties following the deadly severe storms and flooding that began March 30. “Our state and local public works crews have been doing an incredible job reopening roads and making initial repairs

SPRINGFIELD – Troops of Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland are making a real difference in your communities through their 2025 Fighting Hunger campaign. But they still need your help!   Throughout April, local Girl Scout troops have been working hard to encourage your community to donate non-perishable food items to support local food banks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) — May 1-15! Registration is open through April 30. MBC participants will