MO State News

Senators Schmitt, Klobuchar introduce bipartisan bill to protect Americans from harmful online search monopolies

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans’ Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors. The bipartisan legislation would put into law remedies sought by then-Attorney General Schmitt and the Justice Department after the Google Search Monopoly Case, the nation’s first Big Tech […]

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Hawley expands Postal Service investigation, questions retention of New York consultants

WASHINGTON — Last Thursday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expanded his investigation into the United States Postal Service (USPS) after Postmaster General David Steiner refused to provide answers for the terrible postal service in Missouri. Senator Hawley questioned USPS’ apparent retention of a New York consulting firm while Missourians’ mail delivery lags, despite Congress passing thePostal Service Reform Act in 2022 to equip

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Hawley demands accountability from Meta for retaliatory lawfare treatment of whistleblower

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding his company’s vile treatment of whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams. Ms. Wynn-Williams testified to Senator Hawley’s subcommittee last year that Meta worked with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to silence CCP critics on Meta’s platforms. In retaliation, Meta has moved to gag Ms.

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FEMA sends $16.6 million to help communities in Mo, elsewhere recover from recent disasters and strengthen their resilience

KANSAS CITY – On Monday FEMA announced the approval of more than $16.6 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.   These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 7 – August 9

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax.  During this

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Auditor Fitzpatrick will evaluate the effectiveness of the customer service function of the Missouri Department of Revenue

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The concerns of numerous Missourians frustrated by the interactions they’ve had with the state Department of Revenue have prompted State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to conduct a performance audit of the department’s customer service function. Fitzpatrick’s office recently commenced with the audit of the department that provides service to millions of Missourians

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Senator Burger’s Sovereign Immunity for Private Contractors Bill signed into law

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, announced Tuesday that the governor signed his priority legislation, Senate Bill 916, into law on July 13.   The new policy grants private contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as public entities.     “I am thankful for

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Governor Kehoe applauds Missouri involvement in FIFA World Cup host city success

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events in Kansas City, Governor Mike Kehoe reflected on the impact of the tournament on the State of Missouri and the successful efforts of state agencies that assisted in delivering a safe and memorable experience for residents and hundreds of thousands

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Gov. Kehoe seeks federal, state, local storm damage assessments

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11.   “Our SEMA regional coordinators have continued working alongside local officials

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