MO State News

Lichtenberg named associate director of conservation agronomy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Soybeans is proud to announce the promotion of Brady Lichtenberg to associate director of conservation agronomy. In this role, Lichtenberg will lead efforts at the intersection of conservation and agronomic innovation, helping Missouri farmers adopt practices that increase productivity while improving soil, water and wildlife health.     Brady Lichtenberg   […]

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance releases health insurance rates for 2026

Missourians urged to review coverage options carefully, plan ahead for the coming year   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has announced the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri’s 2026 individual and small group markets. “First and foremost, Missourians need to know our state continues to have a competitive market,

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Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect November 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025.   The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric

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Hawley introduces bipartisan bill protecting children from AI chatbots with parents, colleagues

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference recently introducing bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI chatbots, the GUARD Act. He was joined by cosponsors of the bill, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mark Warner (D-Vir.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as they made the case for the GUARD Act. This legislation would ban AI companions for minors,

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Governor Kehoe announces expedited appropriations for food assistance during federal government shutdown

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced additional steps his administration is taking to expedite food assistance for at-risk Missourians, given the impending loss of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the federal government shutdown.   SNAP benefits are 100 percent federally funded, with each recipient receiving benefits from

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