MO State News

Missouri health officials urge vigilance as West Nile Virus activity increases in 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is urging residents to take precautions as the state experiences a rise in West Nile virus (WNV) activity this year. Surveillance data show a marked increase in human cases in Missouri, as well as nationally, compared to previous years.   West Nile virus is the […]

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger highlights strength of Missouri tourism at Governor’s Conference on Tourism

LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Lt. Governor David Wasinger addressed state and local tourism leaders at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism this week, celebrating the Missourians who help make the state one of America’s top travel destinations. Drawing on his small-town roots in Hannibal — home of Mark Twain and the Mississippi River — Wasinger

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AG Hanaway calls on Meta to address spread of violent terror content online

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that her Office has joined a multistate coalition urging Meta Platforms, Inc. to explain and correct its failures to stop the spread of violent terrorist content across Facebook and Instagram. The action comes as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that powerful technology companies

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Senator Schmitt’s resolution honoring servicemembers involved in Operation Midnight Hammer passes Senate

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt’s (R-MO) resolution honoring Missouri’s B-2 pilots and all servicemembers involved with Operation Midnight Hammer has passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent. “Operation Midnight Hammer is a testament to the competence and bravery of the Air Force personnel at Whiteman Air Force Base and a clear demonstration of the lethality

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October declared ‘Let’s Talk Month’ in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor Mike Kehoe has officially proclaimed October as “Let’s Talk Month” in Missouri, recognizing the importance of open, honest and ongoing communication between adults and youth about health and well-being.   The proclamation highlights the state’s commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue around adolescent health. The initiative is led by the Missouri Department

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Mo Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Missourians of upcoming Medicare open enrollment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) encourages those eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year’s open enrollment period. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Missourians can change their Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans.   To help with that choice, the department offers free assistance

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It’s time to protect plants from frost

MU Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Frost Freeze Guide avilable at https://ipm.missouri.edu/frostfreezeguide/ tells us that it’s time to think about protecting plants from frost, said MU Extension state horticulture specialist David Trinklein.   Although near-freezing temperatures are not currently in the forecast, daily temperature normals are dropping and daylight is dwindling, says

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Hawley secures commitment from Trump DOJ to investigate Biden FBI spying on him, calls for special prosecutor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, in a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that her Department of Justice (DOJ) would fully investigate how Joe Biden weaponized his DOJ to track Senator Hawley’s personal communications and access his confidential phone records. Biden’s special prosecutor Jack Smith also spied on seven

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Attorney General Hanaway wins key court ruling clearing path for Amendment 3 Ballot Language

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that the Cole County Circuit Court entered final judgment in Fitz-James v. Hoskins, delivering a complete legal victory for the State of Missouri and clearing the way for HJR 73 to move forward to the ballot as Amendment 3. “This ruling represents a sweeping victory for

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