MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 301,954. Of the deer harvested, 145,222 were antlered bucks, 25,129 were button bucks, and 131,603 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Across America, our nation’s law enforcement officers have a tough job. Whether it’s a small-town sheriff, a state highway patrolman or an officer enforcing our nation’s immigration laws, these men and women have the solemn responsibility of making sure the laws our society agrees on are

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.   Kathleen Hamilton was appointed to serve as a Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.   Ms. Hamilton will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Cristian M. Stevens to the federal bench.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Mike Kehoe released budget recommendations for fiscal year 2027 during his State of the State address Tuesday that show his administration’s continued commitment to higher education and the University of Missouri System.   “The University of Missouri Board of Curators is grateful that Governor Kehoe continues to prioritize education, workforce development, research and

Round Two of the 103rd General Assembly JEFFERSON CITY – Lawmakers returned to the capitol city on Jan. 7 to convene the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. After last week’s brief opening day formalities and the reading of bills, this week we welcomed the governor in a joint session with the Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – State Representative Hardy Billington has introduced House Bill 2944, legislation that aims to simplify Missouri’s local senior citizen homestead property tax credit program. HB 2944, if passed, would remove the requirement for annual reapplications in counties that have adopted the program.   Once a qualifying senior completes the initial application and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Office has filed suit against 19 Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) companies and drug manufacturers operating in Missouri. For years, PBMs and manufactures have manipulated Missouri’s health care markets, resulting in skyrocketing prices of life-sustaining insulin medication. “At a time when health care costs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Dairy is eager to bring information to improve profitability for dairy producers statewide. On Friday, Jan. 23, Missouri Dairy hosts the sixth annual Missouri Dairy Expo in conjunction with its annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. “We have a great lineup of experts for this year’s

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the