MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bill (HB) 2397 and Senate Bills (SB) 913, 938, 953, 1033, and 1629, reflecting his commitment to supporting agriculture and rural communities.   “Easing the regulatory burden on our agriculture community and farm families is not only the right thing to do, it’s critical to […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill (SB) 863 into law, ensuring good governance and consistent standards for student programs and activities in the State of Missouri. “As we talk about improving education and student outcomes, we must not overlook the role athletics and other extracurricular activities play in building leadership,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed six economic development bills into law: House Bill (HB) 2636 and Senate Bills (SB) 834, 903, 959, 1000, and 1576.   “The legislation signed today reflects our commitment to creating new opportunities for Missouri families, businesses, and communities,” said Governor Kehoe. “From strengthening critical infrastructure and

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Ameren Missouri has donated 100 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners across several Southeast Missouri agencies, including East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA). On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Summers in Missouri can get dangerously hot, so we

MISSOURI – Fifty-six state legislators from Iowa [1], Kansas [2], Montana [3], Missouri [4], and Wisconsin [5], including Missouri Senator Tracy McCreery and Representative Ben Keathley, have submitted letters to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject a complaint filed by incumbent utilities seeking a five-year moratorium on transmission competition in the MISO and SPP regions.   These letters make

SEDALIA – State Fair exhibitors – Check out the following deadlines so you don’t miss your chance to participate in the Missouri State Fair! A complete list of deadlines can be found on the Fair’s website. Deadlines: July 13 •      4-H/FFA Livestock •      Open Livestock •      Equine July 15 •      Queen July 21 •      Fine

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published A Multi Year Look at Maternal Mortality in Missouri: 2019-2023 Annual Report on behalf of the state’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Board, a multidisciplinary board of experts from across the state tasked with examining the causes and contributing factors associated with maternal mortality and ultimately

Melanie’s Law and Bentley’s & Mason’s Law strengthen impaired driving prevention, accountability, and support for victims’ families JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) applauds Governor Mike Kehoe for signing two landmark impaired driving bills that strengthen prevention efforts, increase accountability for offenders, and provide greater support for victims’ families. Together, Melanie’s Law (HB 1740)

JEFFERSON CITY, MO.  – A comprehensive economic impact analysis conducted by the University of Missouri  revealed Missouri’s state park system is a powerhouse for the state’s economy, generating about $1.5 billion in total business sales and supporting nearly 12,000 jobs. “We’ve always known Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites are a tremendous asset to the