MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — During October, Residents’ Rights Month is recognized to bring awareness to the dignity, respect and value of long-term care residents. This year’s theme is “Stand with Me” which emphasizes the importance of solidarity and support for residents who stand up and advocate for their rights, as well as the value of encouraging the community to […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week marks the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel, when Hamas terrorists murdered more than 1,200 innocent civilians, injured thousands more, and kidnapped hundreds of hostages. In remembrance of this anniversary, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a 21-state coalition in filing a federal lawsuit to support

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – At midnight Wednesday morning, Washington Democrats forced the federal government into a shutdown – putting the demands of their radical, Leftist base ahead of hardworking American families. House Republicans acted weeks ago to make sure this situation could be avoided. This shutdown is happening entirely because

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) called for passage of a slate of bills designed to protect and empower police officers and other law enforcement personnel.   However, he noted the commonsense package, which aimed to give law enforcement the tools necessary to protect themselves and keep communities safe, was blocked from passing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) recently confronted airline executives for implementing predatory fees to increase profit margins by extracting every last penny from travelers.  Senator Hawley accused Frontier Airlines CEO, Barry Biffle, of paying his employees to harass customers over the carry-on bag policy saying, “About nine months ago, your chief commercial officer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a grand jury in Cole County has returned indictments in four major cases of alleged Medicaid fraud in the St. Louis region. Collectively, these cases account for more than $230,000 in fraudulent claims, demonstrating the Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) ongoing commitment to

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 was 47.1, a decline of 7.3 points from the August level of 54.4.     In comparison, the Mid-America Region index dipped to 49.8 in September.   The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator.  

JEFFERSON CITY— Governor Mike Kehoe has announced judicial appointments to the 24th and 32nd judicial circuits.   Joseph Murray III, of Farmington, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Murray is an Associate Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit which includes Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Madison Counties. He was previously the principal and

JEFFERSON CITY – A 35-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 32 in St. Francois County Wednesday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man, whose name was not disclosed, was taken to Parkland Health Center for treatment. The patrol says the crash happened about 5:57 p.m. when