MO State News

Hanaway comments on Mo Supreme Court upholding ban on sex-change procedures for minors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued a statement after the Court unanimously upheld the SAFE Act, Missouri’s law that bans Medicaid from funding sex-change procedures and bans gender transition procedures for children: “Today’s unanimous ruling marks a landmark victory for Missouri families. By upholding the SAFE Act, the Missouri Supreme Court confirmed […]

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Governor Kehoe delivers 2026 State of the State Address

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative

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New NFIB Survey – Small business optimism continues to rise

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell

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Missouri Dairy Growth Council announces management partnership, new website

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) announced today that Missouri Dairy has been selected as the council’s management organization. Additionally, Alfred Brandt has been tapped to serve as the Executive Director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council. MDGC is comprised of a broad group of stakeholders from across Missouri’s agricultural community.

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Hawley urges congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card rates following Trump statement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has renewed his push for Congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card interest rates for working Americans. This comes after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on predatory credit card interest rates over the weekend.   “President Trump is right: working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt

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Lt. Gov. Wasinger launches student essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and inspire patriotism

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As our great nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced an exciting initiative to engage Missouri’s students in reflecting on what makes America exceptional.   The “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism” invites Missouri students

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2025: A year of delivering results for the American people

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C – When I became Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, I promised to deliver results and real change for the working-class families, farmers, and small businesses that make America so great. For too long, working Americans were left behind in favor of wealthy environmentalists and

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Rep. Jeremy Dean files constitutional amendment to limit corporate influence in Missouri elections

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Jeremy Dean (D–Springfield) has filed a House Joint Resolution to place a constitutional amendment before Missouri voters aimed at restoring clear limits on corporate and special-interest influence in elections.   The proposal would amend Article I of the Missouri Constitution to clarify that artificial entities – including corporations

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