MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joins other state agencies, financial institutions, and national organizations to help promote the importance of money management and planning as Missourians pursue their education and career goals.   “Building smart financial habits is essential for future […]

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding anglers that it is illegal to import, export, sell, purchase, or possess a northern snakehead fish in Missouri, and to report any catches and sightings. MDC is reminding anglers that it is illegal to import, export, sell, purchase, or possess a northern snakehead fish (seen here)

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, April 8, Governor Mike Kehoe will join Missouri crime victim survivors, crime victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officers in the Capitol Rotunda to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme, “Kinship, Connections and Healing,” calls attention to the vital connections that are built through crime survivors and

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight on Missouri highways. The

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $2.94/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 8.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy price

Tulip Time April is my favorite month of session. The Capitol Complex is surrounded by multi-colored tulips, more legislation reaches the governor’s desk and multiple groups from our community travel to Jefferson City to learn about state government and update lawmakers about their schools and organizations. It won’t be long before dogwood trees bloom, morel

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met April 3 for a workshop and closed executive session and April 4 for its regular open meeting, all at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice Chair Raymond

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its April 4 meeting for upcoming 2025 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2025-2026 waterfowl-hunting seasons. 2025 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 Limits: 15 daily and 45 in

Liberation Day A big reason why the American people chose President Trump to lead our nation was his promise to bring back a golden age of American prosperity. For decades, American manufacturers and farmers have faced unfair tariffs and other trade barriers, imposed by nations around the world and designed to keep our products out

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 6th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture, which have been