MO State News

University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – With hiking and camping season right around the corner, a University of Missouri Extension has tips on how to prevent and avoid problems when in bear habitat.   Missouri’s black bear population is growing, with current numbers estimated at about 1,000, says Robert Pierce, MU Extension state wildlife […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an ongoing effort to protect our communities from the detrimental effects of the illegal retail drug trade, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office sent 33 cease and desist letters to unlicensed retailers selling intoxicating cannabis and marijuana products outside of Missouri’s Article XIV Constitutional framework. Attorney General

BRANSON, Mo. – More than 3,800 Missouri student archers in grades 4-12 from 304 schools recently competed in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship March 18-21 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson.   The state championship was sponsored and coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore, funeral director license number 2001012178 and embalmer license number 2002003610 and Robert E. Schaefer, funeral director license number 005566 and embalmer license number 007091.   This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145

JEFFERSON CITY – In a vote of 32-0, the Senate unanimously advanced SB 907, which will provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians.   In a statement, NFIB State Director Brad Jones thanked the Missouri General Assembly for standing up for small businesses.   “Small business owners have found themselves the target of abusive and

JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will issue an emergency waiver allowing the continued sale of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the summer driving season. The decision comes as global energy markets face renewed volatility and fuel supplies tighten. Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) President Brian Lehman

JEFFERSON CITY – This week, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger joined officials from the U.S. Department of Education and state education leaders to emphasize the critical importance of civics and history education during the “History Rocks” event series. The event, part of a multi-state initiative, highlights the collaborative effort to ensure Missouri students have a deep

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on citizens across the state to help recognize veterans who have continued to serve their communities long after their military service ended. Nominations for the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (MVHOF) Class of 2026 are now open.   The MVHOF honors Missouri veterans who

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit for The Doe Run Buick Resource Recycling Facility until May 11, 2026. The department will hold a public meeting and public hearing about the draft permit Thursday, April 23, 2026, at