MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,172 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution. This brings the total amount transferred from funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program this fiscal […]

Submitted article JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has released a booklet of the many achievements during his administration: Building a Brighter and Stronger Missouri – Eight Years of Accomplishment. “It has been my privilege to serve as Missouri’s secretary of state and I thank the people of this great state for allowing me

JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of

JEFFERSON CITY – Enforcement has officially begun for the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law, which prohibits people from holding their phones while driving. The law went into effect in the summer of 2023, but started with an educational awareness campaign.   As of Jan. 1, law enforcement officers can now issue tickets to drivers on their phones.

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified partners expected to participate, the event promises to bring the community together for an unforgettable celebration of inclusion, competition, and community spirit.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 10,071 deer during the alternative methods portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 28 – Jan. 7. Of the 10,071 deer harvested, 2,765 were antlered bucks, 1,072 were button bucks, and 6,234 were does.   Top harvest

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASINGTON, D.C. — Just hours after we officially entered the New Year, an evil terrorist drove a truck down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens of others. After crashing his vehicle, which was flying an ISIS flag, the terrorist was shot and

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 2.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.