MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 31st Annual Inclusion Award and the 10th Annual Youth Leadership Award.   The Inclusion Award and Honorable Mention are presented annually to recognize private and public employers, individuals, and organizations that have successfully included people […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) essential caregivers will see a substantial pay increase effective March 1, thanks to House Bill 14 and a federal grant. Frontline staff who work in a Missouri Veterans Home as senior support care assistants and support care assistants will be receiving a one-time payment of over $900 in

Last week, House Republicans took an important step in our efforts to hold President Joe Biden accountable for his wasteful spending that is fueling the worst spike in prices in a generation. With the support of 59 Democrats, the House came together to pass my Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for February 2023 decreased 9.9 percent compared to those for February 2022, from $781.0 million last year to $703.5 million this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2023 fiscal year-to-date increased 12.9 percent compared to February 2022, from

JEFFERSON CITY – On Thursday, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick issued a subpoena to Kim Gardner and the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office as part of his ongoing audit of the city of St. Louis.   Subpoenaed documents include bank statements, credit card statements, policy guidelines, and other expenditure information. This information was originally requested on January

JEFFERSON CITY – Farm Bureau hosts or promotes many noteworthy events throughout the year. Watching nearly 100 tractors cruise in a single file line along county roads in northwest Missouri is always a sight to see. Teeing it up at our annual golf outing that supports the great work of the MOFB Foundation for Agriculture

As we enter March and approach the half-way mark of the legislative session, I’ll borrow a teachers’ phrase and provide you with a “mid-term” report. Thankfully, I do not have to assign a grade to the Legislature for its progress so far! March 1 was the last day legislators could file bills, and senators have