MO State News

By Mike  Henderson, State Senator With the 2026 legislative session all wrapped up, I was proud to get several bills across the finish line that came straight from real concerns I hear from folks back home. These were straightforward, common-sense solutions focused on protecting families, strengthening public safety and making sure our laws work the […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of June 3, 2026, for a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc., doing business as Spire, for approval to implement changes to its Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS). On May 19, 2026, Spire filed an application and petition requesting that

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging farmers, gardeners, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions against ticks by treating clothing with permethrin, a highly effective repellent that both repels and kills ticks.   The reminder comes as tick activity increases across the Midwest. Recent data from the Centers for

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Cnservation Commission will meet Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 for its monthly meeting. On Thursday, May 28, the commission will meet at 1 p.m. for a closed Executive Session at the St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive in St. Louis On Friday, May 29, at 8:30 a.m. the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has filed suit against GPD Holdings LLC (“CoinFlip”) for knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions and profiting from them with convoluted and excessive fees through cryptocurrency kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs).  “Bitcoin and crypto ATMs are the new getaway cars for fraud, whisking away innocent people’s money

Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Kale Monk, state couple and family well-being specialist, MU Extension; Naomi Meinertz, state specialist in aging, MU Extension; Chiquita Chanay, education director, Community Health Engagement and Outreach, MU Extension. Across Missouri, many people are facing a problem that hides in plain sight.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced the student winners of the “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism.”   Launched earlier this year to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the contest invited K-12 students from across the state to reflect on their love of country and the principles

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Community gardens are thriving across Missouri by pairing shared land with shared purpose, but long-term success requires more than good intentions. To support communities beyond startup enthusiasm, University of Missouri Extension has developed the Community Gardening Toolkit, says Bill McKelvey, senior project coordinator and author of the publication. Grounded in research and real-world