MO State News

Missouri Attorney General joins coalition calling on Biden Admin to reinstate Keystone XL permit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and 15 other state attorneys general have sent a letter calling on President Joe Biden to reinstate the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline following reports his administration is seeking to import more oil from Canada. The coalition also called on the President to stop federal efforts […]

Missouri Attorney General joins coalition calling on Biden Admin to reinstate Keystone XL permit Read More »

94th Missouri FFA Convention will be held April 21-22 in Columbia

JEFFERSON CITY – FFA members from across the state will meet in Columbia, April 21-22, at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers and participate in leadership workshops.   NOW is the theme for this year’s annual convention, which is expected to attract more

94th Missouri FFA Convention will be held April 21-22 in Columbia Read More »

The Miracle of Easter

By Jason Smith, Member of Congress For Christians around the world, Easter gives us the opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ life and death, and most importantly, His resurrection. We reflect on the suffering of Jesus, what he endured for His people even though He was without sin. Then we joyously proclaim His triumph over death; his ascension

The Miracle of Easter Read More »

The Golden Rule

By Elaine Gannon, state senator Easter weekend begins with Maundy Thursday, a day for Christians to reflect on the final, selfless acts of Jesus. Knowing he would soon be denied, betrayed and crucified before joining his heavenly father, Christ humbly knelt before each disciple and washed their feet.   “Now that I, your Lord and

The Golden Rule Read More »

Smith fights Biden Administration decision to end Honor Flight escorts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 11, Congressman Jason Smith joined 75 of his House colleagues in calling on President Biden’s Department of Interior to reverse the agency’s unwarranted decision to stop providing the Honor Flight Network with the vehicular escort services they have given in the past. “Of all the terrible decisions this administration has made, the

Smith fights Biden Administration decision to end Honor Flight escorts Read More »

Rep. Seitz leads opposition of ‘critical race theory’ on House floor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A spirited debate was held on the Missouri House floor Tuesday, April 12th, during discussion of House Bill 1858, commonly referred to as “The Parents Bill of Rights.” Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, led the charge against the tenets of Critical Race Theory (CRT) during points of the hours’ long discussion.  

Rep. Seitz leads opposition of ‘critical race theory’ on House floor Read More »

PSC to hold local public hearing in S. K. & M. Water and Sewer Company rate hike

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold a local public hearing on April 21, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m., to receive customer comment in water and sewer rate cases filed by S. K. & M. Water and Sewer Company. The local public hearing will be conducted virtually by WebEx and telephone conference. It will

PSC to hold local public hearing in S. K. & M. Water and Sewer Company rate hike Read More »

Missourians encouraged to ‘bee-friend’ pollinators this spring

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lawnmowers aren’t the only buzzing people will hear outdoors this spring. A variety of Missouri’s many native bees become active as the weather warms, but their populations are declining. These fuzzy insects are important pollinators, playing a critical role in the production of many favorite fruits and vegetables. The Missouri Department of

Missourians encouraged to ‘bee-friend’ pollinators this spring Read More »

Missouri House completes budget, incorporates some of Governor’s proposals 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House of Representatives passed a proposed budget of a record breaking $46.5 billion last week and is now waiting on approval by the Senate. Despite being $1.2 billion less than Governor Mike Parson’s original proposal, many of the Governor’s priorities were incorporated into the House budget.   Among the

Missouri House completes budget, incorporates some of Governor’s proposals  Read More »