MO State News

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) praised passage of their bipartisan National Plan for Epilepsy Act, through the Committee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create the National Plan for Epilepsy; a national framework geared to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced that the Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy Tech Hub supported by Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) has been selected to receive $38 million through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs Program. The investment will

DENVER, Colo. — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today moderated a national panel discussion at the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Annual Meeting, bringing together state leaders and nationally recognized experts to examine the opportunities and challenges created by America’s rapidly aging population. Addressing lieutenant governors and other state leaders from across the country, Wasinger

By Curt Wohleber COLUMBIA, Mo. – From a new plot combine in northwestern Missouri to an expanded education center in Columbia and virtual fencing technology in the Ozarks, recent investments at University of Missouri Extension and Education Centers are helping deliver more research, education and practical solutions to Missourians.   Supported in part by an

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) requested that the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development fully fund the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to provide much-needed relief to Missourians. This program can provide additional, flexible resources for long-term rehabilitation and recovery for the St. Louis region following the 2025 tornadoes. Senator Hawley

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce the No Bonuses for Bad Service Act to prohibit United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership from receiving bonuses or additional compensation until mail service and delivery meet the standards that the American people deserve. The bill comes after Senator Hawley launched an investigation into USPS’ failure to deliver Missourians’ mail on

By Gordon Heslop For over 5 years now President Trump has continually claimed that the 2020 election was rigged and that he won. He did not. Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential election. No Republican will come out and say it but the reality is that Donald Trump’s ego is too big to admit that

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed suit to stop Kansas City from engaging in blatant race‑ and sex‑based discrimination in public contracting. Attorney General Hanaway seeks to protect Missourians from clear constitutional violations, restore equal opportunity, and ensure every contractor can succeed based on merit. “Kansas Citians deserve a system based

JEFFERSON CIT – ServMO is bringing the nationally recognized Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) to Missouri and we need YOUR help! We are seeking individuals passionate about empowering the next generation and strengthening the mental health workforce in Missouri to join our Youth Mental Health Taskforce.   The YMHC initiative represents a new approach to mental health