MO State News

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 […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued a statement after the Court unanimously upheld the SAFE Act, Missouri’s law that bans Medicaid from funding sex-change procedures and bans gender transition procedures for children: “Today’s unanimous ruling marks a landmark victory for Missouri families. By upholding the SAFE Act, the Missouri Supreme Court confirmed

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) announced today that Missouri Dairy has been selected as the council’s management organization. Additionally, Alfred Brandt has been tapped to serve as the Executive Director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council. MDGC is comprised of a broad group of stakeholders from across Missouri’s agricultural community.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has renewed his push for Congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card interest rates for working Americans. This comes after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on predatory credit card interest rates over the weekend.   “President Trump is right: working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.42/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:   Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As our great nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced an exciting initiative to engage Missouri’s students in reflecting on what makes America exceptional.   The “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism” invites Missouri students