MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri abounds with natural wonders. Brimming with beauty, Missouri boasts stunning streams, rivers and lakes, an abundance of caves, picturesque forests and dazzling landscapes, but did you know it even has its own version of the Grand Canyon?   If the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is on your bucket […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry served discovery requests on top Biden Administration Officials and Tuesday served third-party subpoenas on social media giants Twitter, Meta, Youtube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The discovery requests and subpoenas come as part of Missouri’s and Louisiana’s lawsuit against the

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed the Gateway Solidarity Act, her legislation to authorize the National Park Service to light up the Arch with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.    “Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation continue their unconscionable

University Of Missouri News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. — As new Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 continue to sweep across the United States, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified specific mutations within the virus’ spike protein that help Omicron subvariants evade existing antibodies humans have from either vaccines or previous COVID-19 infections. These mutations help explain why

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 15.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 42.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.43/g higher than a year ago. The national average price

JEFFERSON CITY –The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development’s Office of Postsecondary Policy has released part two in its Equity in Missouri Higher Education Report. The second part of the report is focused on student issues in accessing higher education and progressing through their college career. The report is part of a series,

By Jason Smith, member of Congress President Biden’s inflation crisis is sending our nation hurtling towards a recession, turning the American Dream into an unaffordable nightmare for hardworking Americans. Last week, families learned that inflation has gotten even worse and is now at a 40-year high of 9.1 percent in just the last 12 months,

JEFFERSON CITY  – On Friday, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced that the Carter County Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney General’s Office obtained a conviction in the 2019 shooting of Carter County Deputy Brigg Pierson and Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Caleb McCoy.  “The Missouri Attorney General’s Office assists local prosecutors in important cases across the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On July 16, 2022, the newly designated 9-8-8, three-digit number, will route individuals to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis. The 988 line is confidential and free for all. The Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255,