MO State News

By Mike Hederson, state senator JEFFERSON CITY – On Sunday, we set our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time. As the 2025 legislative session springs into March, the sun is shining, snow is melting, days are growing longer, and significant progress is being made in the Missouri Senate. Senate Bill 68, my legislation prohibiting […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 17,200 jobs in January 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment decreased by 18,800 jobs and government employment increased by 1,600 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 10,700 jobs from January 2024 to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for February 2025 increased 5.9 percent compared to those for February 2024, from $830.3 million last year to $879.1 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date decreased 1.4 percent compared to February 2024, from $8.42 billion last

By Jason Smith, member of commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 4, President Trump delivered an address to Congress and the American people that will go down as among the best in our nation’s history. He did an incredible job recapping the numerous successes he has achieved for the American people in the short time

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Ray Reed is urging the Missouri legislature to pass House Bill 811, a crucial measure that would address workforce shortages and promote equality by ensuring skilled Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have equitable access to professional licensing. This legislation would enable these individuals to fully contribute to Missouri’s

Legislation Springs Forward SPRINGFIELD – Daylight saving time will finally begin this Sunday, giving us an extra hour of daylight to do chores or enjoy the great outdoors. After this week of fluctuating temperatures, hail, extreme wind, thunderstorms and snow, we’re all ready for spring to arrive. As you prepare to spring your clocks forward

JEFFERSON CITY Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has issued a notice of intent to serve a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in Missouri to prohibit Planned Parenthood from violating state health and safety standards by performing chemically induced abortions without an approved complication plan to treat

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 1086, a bill that ensures single-family homes used as short-term rentals are classified solely as residential properties for tax assessment purposes. Sponsored by State Representative Chris Brown, the bill seeks to provide clarity and fairness in how these properties are taxed, preventing county assessors from

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 999, a bill sponsored by State Representative Ron Fowler. The bill seeks to ensure counties comply with State Tax Commission (STC) directives to maintain fair and accurate property valuations across Missouri.   “The passage of HB 999 is a key step in safeguarding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following an incident at the Missouri State Capitol on February 20, 2025, the Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has announced that no charges will be filed against State Representative Tricia Byrnes. On that date, law enforcement officers responded to the Capitol building in reference to a potential emergency, prompting an investigation into