MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Legislature today passed Senate Bill 22, a bold power grab that gives politicians ample opportunities to mislead and deceive voters at the ballot box. This legislation removes essential checks and balances in Missouri’s century-old initiative petition process and demonstrates the lengths to which Missouri politicians will go – including deceit […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Missouri’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Missouri if it is made permanent. The report also highlights that the 579,000 small businesses in Missouri could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is proud to announce the release of a new white paper focused on one of the most significant — and often overlooked — legal victories for people with disabilities: The Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision.   The Olmstead Decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured on the department’s website and social media platforms. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1. Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring beautiful natural resources, unique state parks and historic sites, natural phenomena,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the past youth weekend, April 12-13. Top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds harvested, Gasconade with 105, and Texas with 94. Sainte Genevieve County hunters harvested 68 turkeys: 44 adult gobblers, 24

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 4 into law, taking a major step forward in strengthening Missouri’s energy infrastructure and supporting long-term economic development. “With this legislation, Missouri is well-positioned to attract new industry, support job growth, and maintain affordable, reliable energy for our citizens,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This is

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,169 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to agencies as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution and approved by House Bill 2010 (2024). DHSS transfers funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to the following recipient

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 8.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 48.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  

JACKSON, Mo. – The Green Bear Project hosts the 4th annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear to bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month Jackson, MO. April 14, 2025.   The Green Bear Project is hosting its 4th annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear event to promote awareness