MO State News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn how to build a garden that floats on water at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield.   During one of the tours at the home of a local Master Gardener, attendees can learn how floating gardens improve water quality, filter pollutants naturally and

BOSTON, Mass. –  Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.19/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 53.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.29/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy

Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Second Amendment is not a suggestion. It is a constitutional right enshrined into law by our Founding Fathers, but Democrats across the nation have made it their mission to strip that right away.   Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just signed legislation making it illegal to

Take Me Home, Country Roads After months of processing legislation and a final week of robust conversations, conference committees and Senate debates, it sure felt good to have my pickup truck take me home one last time this session. As usual, the legislative session flew by, and I am pleased with the bills the General

JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, proudly shared the completion and final passage of one of his priority pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 854 automatically clears the criminal records of thousands of Missourians convicted of drug possession and other nonviolent offenses. Language from SB 854 was added to Senate Bill 1421 and passed by the General Assembly

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri leaders, federal partners and state officials today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Radioisotope Science Center (RSC) at Discovery Ridge Research Park, marking a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s supply of critical radioisotopes for medicine, research and national security.   The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that the Center for Individual Rights (CIR), representing Missouri, Iowa, and the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (AmFree), filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit against the State of New York for an unconstitutional attempt to regulate businesses, consumers, and individuals beyond its borders. New York’s “Mandatory

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri state parks and historic sites invite visitors to kick off summer and make lasting memories outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Whether enjoying the lake, hitting the trails, relaxing or cooking out with friends, guests are encouraged to make safety part of every adventure. Come prepared with these seasonal safety reminders:             Sunshine and