MO State News

Great News, Bad News

By Holly Rehder, State Senator I have some great things to report this week, and some not so great things. I am incredibly pleased my Senate Bill 775 passed unanimously out of the Senate and is now in the hands of the House of Representatives. This legislation is the result of nearly a year’s work by the Missouri […]

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Get a nature boost from MDC during Missouri Outdoors Month in April

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is blessed to have a variety of stunning landscapes to explore. From forests and woodlands to waterfalls and wetlands – there’s something for everyone. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages you to get outside and explore all the state has to offer during the month of April. TURKEY HUNTING Missouri’s

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Department of Natural Resources launches annual photo contest

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured on the department’s social media platforms. The deadline to submit photos is Oct. 1.   Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring beautiful natural resources, unique state parks and historic sites, natural phenomena, outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes,

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Public urged to steer clear of invasive Bradford pear trees

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring is an opportune time to plant a new tree, but the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to steer clear of one species – the Bradford or Callery pear. The Callery pear, also known as the Bradford pear, Cleveland Select, Autumn Blaze, or Aristocrat, is a non-native and highly

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More and more Missouri Leaders are all in for Lucas Kunce

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Today, Councilwoman Katheryn Shields (Kansas City), Representative Michael Johnson (Kansas City), Mayor Reggie Jones (City of Dellwood), Kansas City entrepreneur Charlie Lowe, and Councilman Terry Wilson (City of Jennings) are throwing their support behind 13-year Marine veteran Lucas Kunce in the Missouri U.S. Senate Race.   “Lucas Kunce has invested in this

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Thirty-three Missouri organizations oppose proposed WOTUS rule

JEFFERSON CITY – A coalition of 33 organizations and associations, led by Missouri Farm Bureau, has submitted a letter to Missouri’s Congressional delegation, highlighting numerous concerns with the “Revised Definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” proposed rule.   Organizations that signed the letter include: AGC of Missouri Associated Industries of Missouri Association of

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The Missouri Libertarian Party has filed 25 Candidates in the August primary

JEFFERSON CITY – Candidate filing for the August 2nd Primary closed on Tuesday, March 29th and the Missouri Libertarian party has filed 25 candidates for federal, state and county offices.    They filed candidates for both statewide offices.   Jonathan Dine filed for the U.S.  Senate.  Dine was the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate

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