MO State News

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) –Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg, DVM updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from New World Screwworm (NWS) adjacent surveillance zones, regardless of movement purpose. Effective immediately, animals from NWS-adjacent surveillance zones require additional documentation. All other movement restrictions remain the same.   […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has demanded that the owner of the derelict Mark Twain Hotel in downtown St. Louis address the property’s unacceptable conditions and persistent drug activity. This environment constitutes a public nuisance under Missouri law and warrants immediate corrective action. “The deplorable living conditions and crime radiating from the

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the recent antitrust settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere, NFIB State Director Brad Jones released a statement highlighting the need for right to repair protections in Missouri.   “This settlement is a huge win for farmers, independent repair shops, and all small businesses who rely on John Deere

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to 34 counties in response to dangerous flash flooding, several tornadoes, and intense straight-line winds that heavily impacted several regions of Missouri from June 4-18. “Missourians have shown incredible resilience in the face

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During a bill signing ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bills (HB) 1740, 1839, and 2593 and Senate Bills (SB) 975, 1421, 1572 into law, highlighting his commitment to Missouri families, first responders, and military service members.   “The legislation I signed today strengthens the

COLUMBIA – The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry and partners announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Markets and Production project. Eligible producers throughout the 30-state project area are invited to apply for financial and technical support to adopt agroforestry practices—the intentional integration of trees and shrubs with crops and livestock.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has filed a civil commitment case against Benjamin Walts, alleging he meets Missouri’s criteria as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). Walts, who has a long history of sexual abuse and violent offenses against minors and adults, was recently arrested and scheduled for release

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) this week highlighted funds awarded to Missouri as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2026 BUILD Awards, which are providing $61 million in funding to key transportation infrastructure projects across the state. These grants are a result of Schmitt’s push for DOT to deliver critical funds to support