MO State News

Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance releases health insurance rates for 2026

Missourians urged to review coverage options carefully, plan ahead for the coming year   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has announced the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri’s 2026 individual and small group markets. “First and foremost, Missourians need to know our state continues to have a competitive market,

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Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect November 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025.   The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric

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Hawley introduces bipartisan bill protecting children from AI chatbots with parents, colleagues

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference recently introducing bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI chatbots, the GUARD Act. He was joined by cosponsors of the bill, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mark Warner (D-Vir.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as they made the case for the GUARD Act. This legislation would ban AI companions for minors,

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Governor Kehoe announces expedited appropriations for food assistance during federal government shutdown

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced additional steps his administration is taking to expedite food assistance for at-risk Missourians, given the impending loss of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the federal government shutdown.   SNAP benefits are 100 percent federally funded, with each recipient receiving benefits from

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Don’t just ‘fall back’ this weekend! Use the extra hour you’ll gain to protect your family with these fire safety measures

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri families should utilize the extra hour they’ll gain this weekend as they roll back their clocks to step up fire safety precautions in their homes. On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., clocks “fall back” one hour as daylight saving time ends.   “Simply installing, maintaining and replacing batteries in your

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