MO State News

MU Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Frost Freeze Guide avilable at https://ipm.missouri.edu/frostfreezeguide/ tells us that it’s time to think about protecting plants from frost, said MU Extension state horticulture specialist David Trinklein.   Although near-freezing temperatures are not currently in the forecast, daily temperature normals are dropping and daylight is dwindling, says […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, in a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that her Department of Justice (DOJ) would fully investigate how Joe Biden weaponized his DOJ to track Senator Hawley’s personal communications and access his confidential phone records. Biden’s special prosecutor Jack Smith also spied on seven

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:  Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day.   Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that the Cole County Circuit Court entered final judgment in Fitz-James v. Hoskins, delivering a complete legal victory for the State of Missouri and clearing the way for HJR 73 to move forward to the ballot as Amendment 3. “This ruling represents a sweeping victory for

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a major court victory after the Jackson County Circuit Court dismissed in full a lawsuit brought by an organization called “Right By You,” which sought to strike down Missouri’s longstanding parental consent laws protecting minors from secret abortion procedures. “This ruling reaffirms Missouri’s authority to

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.   The recognition is part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, celebrated annually from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. The initiative, led by

JEFFERSON CITY –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for September 2025 decreased 9.2 percent compared to those for September 2024, from $1.24 billion last year to $1.13 billion this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.6 percent compared to September 2024, from $3.01 billion last

JEFFERSON CITY— Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced the release of recommended rule updates for Missouri’s parole process, following a comprehensive review of existing rules by a working group of stakeholders. Under the direction of Governor Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-07, signed during the Safer Missouri launch on day one of his administration, the Missouri Department of Corrections and the Missouri

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 12.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The