JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy will host an energy forum at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026. Missouri’s energy landscape is evolving at a rapid pace to meet the energy needs of its growing communities and businesses. The Energy Forum is a platform to engage in public discussions […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shows increased spending for advertising for the state’s Lottery program has coincided with a reduction in the amount of money transferred to education. The new report gives the Missouri State Lottery Commission (Lottery) a “good” rating while noting additional trend analysis is
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed suit against Advanced Micro Targeting (AMT) to force the out-of-state signature-gathering group operating in Missouri to turn over required documents related to her investigation into its fraudulent business practices. Attorney General Hanaway launched her investigation, filing a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), in November 2025 after
BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 4.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 35.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the IRS announced the 2026 filing season will open on January 26, when Missourians are projected to receive historic tax refunds as a part of an expected record $370 billion refund season. Congressman Smith said, “Workers
On the Table this Session By Mike Henderson, State Senaotr I’m happy to be back at the Capitol for the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly! There’s a lot on the table this session. So far, Missouri lawmakers have filed more than 2,000 pieces of legislation! With Senate committee hearings already in full
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BLOOMFIELD – The Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Assistance League for the Missouri Veterans Cemetery recently joined the Stoddard County Commission for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the county’s donation of 23.12 acres of land to the Cemetery. The donated property in the Missouri Bootheel is adjacent to the Stars and Stripes
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of the deer harvested, 145,222 were antlered bucks, 25,129 were button bucks, and 131,603 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Across America, our nation’s law enforcement officers have a tough job. Whether it’s a small-town sheriff, a state highway patrolman or an officer enforcing our nation’s immigration laws, these men and women have the solemn responsibility of making sure the laws our society agrees on are
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