MO State News

Registration opens for 2026 Heroes to Hives Program

JEFFERSON CITY – University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. Participants also receive on-ground training on hive handling, hive inspections, pest and pathogen management and beekeeping ergonomics from April to October. Locations for hands-on training include the Heroes […]

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Public Safety Isn’t Political

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   Last October, Washington Democrats started what would go on to become the longest shutdown in American history — all because their radical, far-Left base demanded an extension of temporary, COVID-era subsidies for insurance companies that Washington Democrats voted to let expire at the end of last year. After

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Mizzou ranks among top universities in the world

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is asserting itself on the global stage. In TIME magazine’s newly released list of the World’s Top Universities, Mizzou ranks 13th among U.S. flagship universities and No. 2 among public universities in the Southeastern Conference. Out of 500 universities worldwide, Mizzou placed 124th — firmly in the top

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Missouri launches Master Plan on Aging to build age-friendly communities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced the official launch of the Missouri Master Plan on Aging (MPA), a comprehensive 10-year roadmap designed to help Missourians age with dignity, safety and connection.   Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging, was established by Governor Parson through executive order in January

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Missouri House passes legislation to protect babies born-alive after abortion attempt

JEFFERSON CITY – Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life issued the following statement after the Missouri House approved legislation to protect babies born alive after an attempted abortion. “Missouri Right to Life applauds the Missouri House for passing legislation that will ensure that babies born-alive after an abortion attempt receive the same care as a

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Missouri Attorney General’s Office and IBM resolve litigation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) have reached a settlement resolving the State of Missouri’s lawsuit against IBM related to a previously discontinued compensation program. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office challenged IBM’s use of a diversity modifier in its executive bonus program in Missouri-based offices, asserting that such practices

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Learn more about Missouri owls during upcoming MDC webinars

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.

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Jefferson College seeks nominees for 2025 Alumnus of the Year

HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the College’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Submissions are due by March 2, 2026.   Nominees must meet four criteria: A person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree; Someone who has achieved distinction in his/her chosen field of employment;

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Governor Kehoe announces opportunity for more Missouri Communities to earn Blue Shield Designation

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply to be recognized as Blue Shield communities in 2026 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety.   In 2025, 201 communities earned the Blue Shield designation and were later awarded state grants of $50,000 each for

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Attorney General Hanaway obtains Medicaid fraud conviction against couple lying about marital status to steal funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) obtained a Medicaid Fraud conviction against Tarron Boone, a Medicaid recipient, who along with Yvonne Davis-Boone, his wife and personal care attendant (PCA), knowingly and intentionally misrepresented and concealed their marital relationship in order to become enrolled in and

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