MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites self-advocates of developmental disabilities, advocates and anyone interested in learning more to online discussions with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed at 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 16 and 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 23. This is a two-part “Learning with MODDC” Zoom webinar series. J.R. Reed is […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed suit against President Biden and other top-ranking government officials for allegedly working with social media giants such as Meta, Twitter, and Youtube to censor and suppress free speech, including truthful information, related to COVID-19, election integrity, and other topics,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the 2024 gubernatorial race. A membership-based organization representing corn farmers across the state, MCGA supports candidates with proven records on policy issues impacting corn growers.   “Agriculture is fortunate to have a champion like Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe,”

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) took the Biden administration to task for enacting policies that have fueled the crisis at the border, driven inflation to a 40-year high of 8.5%, and created confusion on where the nation stands with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.   CLICK HERE to Watch Blunt’s Remarks.  

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 21-27, 2022. National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Yesterday, the Kansas City Star published an op-ed from Marine veteran Lucas Kunce. In the piece, Lucas makes clear how Big Brother has no place in America and that Congress has a mandate to kill the filibuster and save abortion rights. Outlawing abortion isn’t American. It’s the Big Brother I fought against

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Representative Sam Graves, has received the 2021 NOSORH Legislator of the Year Award from the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. Officials from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Rural Health and Primary Care nominated Graves and presented him with the award on Tuesday at

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today secured roughly $2.5 million in restitution from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. As a result of a multistate agreement, Intuit will pay $141 million in restitution to millions of consumers across the nation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today recognized Small Business Week and the contributions of Missouri’s small business owners to the state’s economy and their communities.   “Small businesses play a vital role in Missouri’s economy. As a business owner, I know the dedication and hard work it takes to build and run

JEFFERSON CITY – State Representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman yesterday urged the Missouri House and Senate to pass a concurrent resolution to help ensure a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade becomes effective immediately in Missouri.   Rep. Coleman supports passing a concurrent resolution, which would go farther than the state’s trigger law.  While Missouri has