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MDC will hold virtual care and cleaning classes for shotguns

By Dan Zarlenga St. LOUIS, Mo.— Many shooters focus on improving their shooting accuracy and safety when using their firearms.  While both are vital, properly caring for and cleaning firearms are just as important.  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding online programs for both shotgun and rifle shooters which will address both of […]

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Hawley chairs judiciary hearing uncovering Biden Administration’s failure in Afghan vetting process

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) recently chaired a hearing on the Biden Administration’s failure to properly vet Afghan nationals, leading to the shooting of two national guardsmen in Washington, D.C. in November. During the hearing, Senator Hawley exposed that millions of taxpayer dollars were funneled through non-profit organizations with known terrorist ties. Senator

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Tax Form 1099-G available online for individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2025

JEFFERSON CITY– Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2025 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.   Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is

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Smith: One year in, President Trump improving the lives of all Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri workers, families, farmers, and small businesses are better off today than they were this time last year thanks to President Trump delivering on his promises to fix the economy and put America First. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement today commemorating the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasizing Republican achievements in

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ to host energy forum

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy will host an energy forum at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026. Missouri’s energy landscape is evolving at a rapid pace to meet the energy needs of its growing communities and businesses. The Energy Forum is a platform to engage in public discussions

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases report examining the impact of advertising expenditures on lottery proceeds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shows increased spending for advertising for the state’s Lottery program has coincided with a reduction in the amount of money transferred to education. The new report gives the Missouri State Lottery Commission (Lottery) a “good” rating while noting additional trend analysis is

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Attorney General Hanaway files suit against Advanced Micro Targeting for refusing to cooperate with investigation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed suit against Advanced Micro Targeting (AMT) to force the out-of-state signature-gathering group operating in Missouri to turn over required documents related to her investigation into its fraudulent business practices. Attorney General Hanaway launched her investigation, filing a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), in November 2025 after

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Smith says he delivers biggest tax refund season to Missourians as part of working families tax cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the IRS announced the 2026 filing season will open on January 26, when Missourians are projected to receive historic tax refunds as a part of an expected record $370 billion refund season.   Congressman Smith said, “Workers

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On the Table this Session

On the Table this Session By Mike Henderson, State Senaotr I’m happy to be back at the Capitol for the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly! There’s a lot on the table this session. So far, Missouri lawmakers have filed more than 2,000 pieces of legislation! With Senate committee hearings already in full

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