MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an ongoing and continuous effort to reclaim our communities from the harms of illegal gaming halls, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed suit against five retail shops for operating illegal gambling machines and providing public access to unlicensed and unregulated games in direct violation of the […]

by Caleb JonesJEFFERSON CITY – February always takes me back to the farm, more specifically those cold, blistering mornings. If you grew up on a farm, you know the kind of cold I’m talking about. We raised hogs and cattle, which means I still wake up at night in a cold sweat thinking about pulling

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025 Progress Update for the Missouri Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The update highlights the state’s significant progress in reducing nutrient pollution, improving water quality and strengthening statewide conservation efforts. The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is Missouri’s long-term, adaptive approach to reducing nitrogen and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri state representative wants to turn a family tragedy into increased protection for potential victims of domestic violence.   In November 2025, 22-year-old Hailey Jennings of Festus, Missouri was murdered by gunshot in an act of domestic violence. Her boyfriend, the perpetrator, then turned the gun on himself. The violence

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy.   The joint program between the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the American Legion is looking for young men and women ages 16-18 to join the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy for

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Representative Ray Reed has announced his bipartisan cosponsorship of a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Missouri’s property tax exemption for veterans who have borne the greatest cost of military service.   Under current law, Missouri provides a homestead property tax exemption only to former prisoners of war with total

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. Participants also receive on-ground training on hive handling, hive inspections, pest and pathogen management and beekeeping ergonomics from April to October. Locations for hands-on training include the Heroes

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   Last October, Washington Democrats started what would go on to become the longest shutdown in American history — all because their radical, far-Left base demanded an extension of temporary, COVID-era subsidies for insurance companies that Washington Democrats voted to let expire at the end of last year. After

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is asserting itself on the global stage. In TIME magazine’s newly released list of the World’s Top Universities, Mizzou ranks 13th among U.S. flagship universities and No. 2 among public universities in the Southeastern Conference. Out of 500 universities worldwide, Mizzou placed 124th — firmly in the top