MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ring in the new year with fun, fresh air and scenic views, or start a new tradition with your friends and family by participating in a First Day Hike in one of Missouri’s state parks or historic sites. The First Day Hikes program is promoted by America’s State Parks and are organized […]

JEFFERSON CITY – A new University of Missouri research center will tackle the intersection of energy security, food security, and private property rights. This week, Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) announced its support for the Center for Rural Energy Security (CRES) at Mizzou. The center aims to be a nationally recognized leader on rural energy issues.

  I love this time of year, as I get to enjoy so many fun moments with my grandchildren. Whether it is decorating gingerbread houses, baking cookies or attending their school holiday programs, I cherish seeing their eyes light up and the sparkle in their smiles during this season.   I recognize how lucky my

WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt met with President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi recently, and released the following statement: “Pam Bondi is a good friend, and I have full confidence that she will serve the United States well as our next Attorney General. She is uniquely qualified to undertake the monumental task

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri U. S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin following a whistleblower report that a man is living in the women’s barracks at Fort Leonard Wood. According to the allegations, a unit at the Fort processed the paperwork of a biological male, re-registered him as a female,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced its reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board following a rigorous, multi-year effort. This achievement underscores DHSS’ ability to lead premier public health services through partnerships and collaboration in local communities. PHAB, established in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing

JEFFERSON CITY – Earlier this month the Missouri State Board of Education voted to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to change the requirements for some teacher certification areas. The current rule requires a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the specific content (i.e. subject) area for which the teacher is seeking

ROLLA, Mo.,—Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The notification for recruitment initially went out in October.  The USDA Forest Service is seeking 15 individuals, representing a wide range of Forest connections, to volunteer to serve on this meaningful committee. There is still time to submit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies and driving up prescription drug costs for their own benefit.  “The insurance monopolies are ruining American health care. Patients and independent pharmacies are paying the price. This legislation will stop the insurance companies and PBMs