MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 18-24, 2024. National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people […]

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Lucas Kunce issued the following statement in response to Missourians for Constitutional Freedom announcing 380,000 signatures (“more than twice the likely total needed to qualify for this year’s statewide ballot”) to put a vote to end Missouri’s total abortion ban on the ballot in November — alongside the U.S. Senate race.  

The Bidenomics Disaster WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, President Biden called for the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, President Trump’s signature legislation that jump started the best economy of my lifetime and that continues to provide needed tax relief to working families today.   In one statement, the president promised American workers,

SEDALIA, Mo. – Entries are now being accepted for all Missouri State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. Complete rules and regulations for all shows and contests are available in the online Premium Guide. All entrants must complete the vendor input form to receive premium payment(s). Premium checks will be issued after Aug. 18, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Three remarkable Missourians who have overcome mental health challenges to make life better for themselves, others, and their communities will be celebrated on Tuesday as the 2024 Mental Health Champions by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF).   The event will take place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City

Garrett Hawkins is a farmer from Appleton City and serves as the President of Missouri Farm Bureau, JEFFERSON CITY – As I travel the state, I hear heartbreaking stories from families about how the search for affordable health coverage dictates their family, farm, and business decisions. Agriculture is not just a profession; it’s a way of

JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Natural Resources would like to make you aware of an upcoming cybersecurity training.   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a free webinar on Zoom at noon on May 21, 2024 titled Cybersecurity Guidance for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems.   During the webinar, EPA will highlight and discuss

JEFFERSON CITY – The Brownfields track of the Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference, referred to as the Missouri Brownfields Conference, is being hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (BVCP) Monday, July 22, at Margaritaville (Tan-Tar-A Resort) in Osage Beach. The Brownfields Conference is a venue that allows attendees to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has approved HB 1750, a legislative measure aimed at safeguarding property rights in the context of renewable energy development. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Mike Haffner, prohibits any corporations from using eminent domain for constructing wind or solar energy facilities on private land.   HB 1750