MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include a discussion of the 2026 […]

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 45.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 78.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.  

Short Week, Long-Term Results   I was thankful to have an extra day for Easter break and the condensed schedule that followed may well provide long-term results for Missourians. The week started off with the governor signing a handful of bills into law in his Capitol office. These include the criminal and juvenile justice reforms

Source: Kathi Mecham CARROLLTON, Mo. – This spring, fill your garden with annuals that look great, work hard and roll out the welcome mat for pollinators, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kathi Mecham.   “Attracting pollinators is both essential and enjoyable,” says Mecham. “Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects play a vital role

Source: David Trinklein COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardeners are well known for their thriftiness and commitment to protecting the environment. However, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein, a false sense of economy can sometimes work against the health of the garden.   One example is saving and reusing plastic pots from one season

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority to secure a contractor to develop a new Missouri Critical Minerals Plan. The request for proposals is open until 4 p.m. May 6. The request seeks a qualified contractor to develop a plan that will cultivate interest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Lt. Governor David Wasinger has announced the selected honorees for the 2026 Missouri Senior Service Awards, honoring Missouri residents 60 years of age and older who have made a meaningful and lasting impact through volunteer service. These awards celebrate a generation of Missourians whose work laid the foundation for strong towns,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO –Governor Mike Kehoe has reported that in its first year of operations, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. The total includes individuals arrested in connection with a total of 26 murder or homicide charges. The arrests resulted in clearing 2,699

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Consumer Protection Team obtained the conviction of Nicholas Fontinelli, the owner of “Squared Up Structures,” for deceptive business practices, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and stealing by deceit. The judgment also won nearly $70,000 in restitution for Fontinelli’s victims, who include a

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2026 tax season wraps up on April 15, new data shows millions of Americans have greatly benefited from the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thanks to this landmark legislation, which I authored, this year saw the largest tax refund season in our nation’s history, with