MO State News

State marks third consecutive year of declining traffic fatalities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders have announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.   Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety […]

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Women Legislators of Missouri announce scholarship opportunity for young women

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.   The WLM scholarship program was established to support the higher education goals of female high school seniors. Each year, the program awards

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State offers guidance to Missourians impacted by winter weather

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following this weekend’s winter weather impacting much of the state, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov.     “Insurance is not always the first thing people think about when they’re preparing for winter

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MoDOT thanks public for cooperation during winter storm

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) thanks Missourians for staying off the roads during this weekend’s winter storm. It’s estimated that traffic volumes were 75–80 percent lower than normal throughout the state over the weekend. That cooperation allowed crews to respond more quickly and safely, contributing to significantly fewer serious incidents.  

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Department of Revenue now accepting 2025 tax returns

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Monday marked the beginning of tax season as the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting electronically filed state returns. As Missourians prepare, DOR is providing information and resources to help ensure a smooth process for everyone.   “The best way for a fast return is to e-file,” Missouri Director of Revenue

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AG Hanaway warns Missourians identity theft is on the rise

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning Missouri consumers that identity theft is one fastest growing crimes in the U.S. As Identity Theft Awareness Week is now underway, Attorney General Hanaway shares tips to help Missourians prevent identity theft. “The Missouri Attorney General’s Office continues working to safeguard Missourians from identity theft,” said

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AG Hanaway secures Medicaid fraud conviction in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Dominique Clark pled guilty to Medicaid Fraud and was sentenced to pay more than $33,000 in restitution. The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)’s investigation showed that Clark provided care to several Medicaid recipients despite being ineligible to do so due to her

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Winter care of native gardens

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Grow Native! program offers a native plant care calendar to guide your native landscaping stewardship each season, keeping it attractive to you and also providing benefits to wildlife throughout the year. This means during winter too! Don’t fear the cold—native garden winter care activities will warm you up,

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