MO State News

The Race is On The Daytona 500 gives NASCAR fans get their first glimpse of fumes, flames and follies of the season, and it always reminds me the classic George Jones hit “The Race is On.” Proceedings in the Missouri Senate have certainly resembled a race this week as lawmakers competed against blizzard like conditions […]

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ever since President Donald Trump took office, he’s worked around the clock to cut wasteful spending and right-size the federal government. One of the most important tools he has in this fight is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This agency, which was created by President

JEFFERSON CITY – ServMO is seeking nominations for the 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards. The Show Me Service Awards highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by region and include age-specific awards, national service

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission welcomes new Commissioner Senator Joe Nicola. Senator Nicola was appointed to the Commission on February 13, 2025, by President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin.   Senator Joe Nicola took the oath of office to serve the people of the 11th Senatorial District on January 8, 2025. He served in the United

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives passed HB 544, a bill that seeks to standardize pesticide labeling requirements in the state. The legislation specifies that pesticides registered by federal agencies or labeled in accordance with federal guidelines will fulfill any state-mandated cancer warning label requirements.   The bill, sponsored by State Representative

by Caleb Jones cjones@amec.coopI firmly believe there’s a fortune to be made in televising fifth grade basketball games. If you haven’t witnessed one, you’re missing out on pure entertainment. The varying heights, speeds and skill levels make for an unpredictable, and often hilarious, game. As a coach for my son’s team, I see this firsthand. 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Every year on March 1, hundreds of die-hard anglers line the banks at one of Missouri’s trout parks for the opening day of catch-and-keep trout season. In years past, anglers have faced frigid winter temperatures, snow, sleet and ice, as well as sunshine and springlike weather all in the attempt of

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – The Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) held its annual Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference from February 14-16 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, where seven talented members competed in a highly anticipated discussion meet. Beth Bruckerhoff (Hermann) emerged victorious in this year’s competition. The discussion meet

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Representative Phil Amato has issued the following statement regarding HB 807, also known as the “Save MO Babies Act,” which aims to reform and improve Missouri’s adoption processes and is undergoing significant refinement to ensure the bills’ effectiveness.   “I am confident that when this bill is completed, it will be one

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Jon Patterson has announced the appointments of Representatives Marlene Terry (D-St. Louis) and Ed Lewis (R-Moberly) to the newly established Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force. Their appointments come as part of Executive Order 25-14, issued by Governor Mike Kehoe, to review and modernize