MO State News

Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for March 5, 2026

Like Clockwork Americans reset their clocks this past weekend to signal the beginning of daylight savings time. Like clockwork, this time of year coincides with a sense of urgency by legislators to move legislation forward, and the realization of the limited time left to put bills on the governor’s desk to be signed into law. […]

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Report on Department of Revenue sales, use, and marijuana taxes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In his annual review of the Missouri Department of Revenue sales, use, and marijuana taxes, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has once again found Missouri has the most generous timely sales and use tax discount in the nation. The report issued by Fitzpatrick’s office gives the Department of Revenue (DOR) a “good” rating and recommends

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NFIB reports employment index ticks up

JEFFERSON CITY – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and 3.5 points above the historical average of 100. In February, 33% (seasonally adjusted) of

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MoDNR looks to the future with a new state energy plan for the state

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This week, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources embarked on an intensive six-month project to develop Missouri’s next State Energy Plan. Guidehouse, the contractor for the new plan,  will work with the department’s State Energy Program to conduct economic and power sector modeling, and demand forecasting. The team will also develop policy

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Missouri student named Miss Teen Volunteer America 2027

JACKSON, Tenn. – Julianna Fallon, representing Missouri, was crowned Miss Teen Volunteer America 2027 Saturday, March 7, at the historic Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.     Miss Missouri Teen Volunteer, Julianna Fallon, Crowned as Miss Teen Volunteer America 2027 on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson,

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Missouri releases February 2026 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for February 2026 decreased 2.5 percent compared to those for February 2025, from $879.1 million last year to $856.9 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 1.0 percent compared to February 2025, from $8.30 billion last

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Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to meet

JEFFERSON CITY, MO –The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, March 20, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon. Remote participation is available. At the meeting, the council will consider one nomination to the National Register of Historic Places: the Arena Building, 410

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MDC reminds snaggers paddlefish season begins March 15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season.     MDC staff (l-r) Jaida Kettner, Brie Cranor, Jessa Chapmon, and Carson Rees captured, tagged, and

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Market steer DNA samples due March 15 for Missouri State Fair

JEFFERSON CITY – In order to exhibit market livestock at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, DNA must be collected via hair follicles. Nose prints and blood samples will no longer be accepted.  DNA Sample Deadlines: Market Steers:postmarked by March 15, 2026 Market Barrows:postmarked by May 15, 2026 Market Lambs and Wether Goats:postmarked by June 15,

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Livestock trailer rollover trainings to be held 

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture will host four free interactive trainings around the state to prepare responders and industry professionals to safely and effectively handle incidents involving rolled-over livestock trailers. The trainings are ideal for fire departments, DOT, law enforcement, emergency managers, dispatch, towing/recovery, veterinarians and livestock producers. Trainings will include: Classroom

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