MO State News

Area Missouri state parks, historic sites offer events for all ages

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 20,  2025 – Vacationing in the St. Louis area this summer? Be sure to check out these free activities at area state parks and historic sites. Starting July 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site.This summer, Felix

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U.S. Supreme Court affirms Missouri’s right to protect children from gender mutilation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that, six months after Missouri became the first state to successfully defend one of these laws, the United States Supreme Court handed down a major victory to Missouri and other states seeking to protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures.   In United States v. Skrmetti,

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Missouri farmers undermined by Senate proposal on Clean Fuel Tax Credit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Policy Chairman Ryan Wilson released the following statement in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed language for the Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit:   “Missouri soybean farmers were encouraged by last week’s EPA announcement supporting increased domestic biofuel volumes. The move was a clear signal

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Missouri monthly jobs report

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 3,700 jobs in May 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 3,600 jobs and government employment increased by 100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 10,900 jobs from May 2024 to

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Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report: Extra legislative session yields dollars for disaster relief and vital projects

JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, the governor called the Legislature back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session to approve emergency funding for communities devastated by severe storms and entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri. Lawmakers convened from June 2 – June 11, sending three proposals to the governor for

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MDC reminds public frogging season begins June 30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Get outside and discover nature this summer during frogging season! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public that frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Anyone with a fishing permit or small game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily

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Commentary: Missouri launches task force to review, recommend updates to school funding formula

By Emily LeRoy, senior policy advisor at Missouri Farm Bureau.   JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Constitution declares that knowledge and intelligence are essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of people, and to that end, guarantees access to free public schools for all people under the age of 21 in our state.

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