MO State News

Senator Mike Henderson’s Capitol Report

Important Issues and Active Engagement at the Capitol As the legislative session moves forward, it’s been great to see meaningful work happening on issues that truly matter to Missourians — all while our Capitol is buzzing with energy and engagement. From public safety and taxpayer fairness to protecting kids and addressing emerging drug threats, lawmakers […]

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Registration opens today for Callery pear ‘buyback’ program

  ST. LOUIS, MO — The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program at 23 locations around the state on April 21. On

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Mo AG leads coalition of 21 states supporting common-sense election integrity laws at the United States Supreme Court

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 21 states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appellate court ruling that struck down a longstanding, commonsense Pennsylvania law that required voters to hand-write the date on mail-in ballots. The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the States argue

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Century Farm Applications due May 1

COLUMBIA – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. Applications to be recognized as a 2026 Missouri Century Farm opened Feb.

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Attorney General Hanaway successfully defends Missouri FIRST Map against constitutional challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Last week, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has secured a judgment in Jackson County against a left-wing attempt to throw out the Missouri FIRST Map. Wise et al and Healey et al v. State Order and Judgment – Wise-et-al-and-Healey-et-al-v.-State-Order-and-Judgment “This ruling is a complete victory for Missouri and

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Adventure awaits: Join WOW St. Louis April 11-12

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Families looking for a safe way to discover outdoor adventures are in luck! The St. Louis WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School offers a comprehensive gateway to the outdoors. Join experienced instructors April 11-12 at the Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge, Missouri. Can’t stay the whole weekend? No problem. Participants

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Mo cancer advocates gather at Capitol for Cancer Action Day

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 75 cancer advocates, survivors and their families and caregivers from all over Missouri gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer, including policies that help patients better afford their medications and make it easier for adults

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Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget to fund current state operations

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri lawmakers this past week approved HCS HB 2014, providing additional funding to state agencies and programs for the remainder of the current fiscal year.   Supplemental budgets are used to cover costs that exceed original projections, including program expenses, grant obligations, and required fund transfers. The legislation appropriates approximately $3.1 billion

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Governor Kehoe signs FY 2026 Supplemental Budget Bill

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 supplemental budget bill, HB 2014, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2026.    “This supplemental budget ensures that critical services continue uninterrupted for Missourians, while

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