MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY —The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—the recognized voice of Missouri law enforcement—in a video published online, announced Tim Garrison, former U.S. Attorney, and federal and military prosecutor, as Chairman of the Community Member Team. “Back The Blue isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s a call to action that we all must answer,”

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed suit against the Missouri School Boards Association for alleged violations of the Sunshine Law. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office previously requested records from the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) related to their role in the October 4, 2021 memo from the Biden Administration and National School

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is urging Missouri investors to be cautious with any potential investment opportunities related to the war in Ukraine.   Ashcroft and his securities division, with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), want investors and securities firms to be alert for scams and cyber-attacks. “We encourage

JEFFERSON CITY — Starting July 16, 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit dialing code for all mental health, substance use, and suicide-related crises. 988 calls will be routed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline centers in each state, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255.   When someone calls, chats, or texts 988, they

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As required by Article III, Section 7 of the Missouri Constitution, the Judicial Redistricting Commission announces the public release of its tentative redistricting plan and map for the Missouri Senate. The tentative plan and map are available on the Redistricting Office website at www.oa.mo.gov/budget-planning/redistricting-office. The Judicial Redistricting Commission plans to file its redistricting plan

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Dale Wright has released his latest Capitol Report. Dale Wright’s Capitol Report

BOSTON, Mass. — Average gasoline prices in Missouri are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $3.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 69.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest

JEFFERSON CITY  – In February, the NFIB Optimism Index decreased by 1.4 points to 95.7, the second consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, a four-point increase since December and the highest reading since the third quarter of 1981.    “Inflation continues to

GREAT BEND, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has endorsed Republican Vicky Hartzler for U.S. Senate in Missouri. His full statement is below: “A dear friend to my wife Laina and me, Vicky Hartzler is one of the most principled and compassionate conservatives I’ve had the honor of working alongside.   She and I have been