MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY –– Governor Mike Parson has signed Senate Bill (SB) 652 into law, which exempts 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets from Missouri state and local sales taxes.  “We are thrilled that Kansas City has been chosen as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, and we are signing this legislation today to show […]

By Garrett Hawkins We’re nearing that point of summer when the dreaded words start to slip out of kids’ mouths all over the country: “I’m bored!” For many places, school has been out for over a month. With another six to eight weeks of summer remaining, many parents are trying to come up with fun

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt scored a major win for Second Amendment rights across the country with the United States Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Club v. Bruen. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court declare New York’s subjective-issue, or “may issue,” firearm license regime unconstitutional

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Democratic Party announced Thursday that it received a Community Engagement Grant from the Democratic National Committee for LGBTQ+ voter outreach and education. This grant follows another grant MDP secured for regional offices from The Red State Fund earlier this year.The Community Engagement Grant Project offers both individual and organizational microgrants. The

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Patty Murray (Wash.), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), along with U.S. Representatives Tom Cole (Okla.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS),

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division is warning Missourians about a recent increase in fraudulent schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico.   These scams involve individuals claiming to be representatives of a brokerage firm, travel agency, title company or escrow agent making contact with timeshare owners over the phone.

ROLLA, Mo.— Forest Service managers are developing a forest management proposal for the Bee Fork Restoration Project, located in Reynolds County, Missouri. Comments and suggestions are being sought from the public about what opportunities or improvements are desired in that area of the Mark Twain National Forest. Information received from public comments will be considered during

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As people celebrate this summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire.   FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today provided an update on MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program.   Applications for MOScholars scholarships are now being accepted. To begin the application process, parents or guardians should contact an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) partnered with the school they would like their child to attend. EAOs