MO State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the IRS announced the 2026 filing season will open on January 26, when Missourians are projected to receive historic tax refunds as a part of an expected record $370 billion refund season.   Congressman Smith said, “Workers […]

On the Table this Session By Mike Henderson, State Senaotr I’m happy to be back at the Capitol for the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly! There’s a lot on the table this session. So far, Missouri lawmakers have filed more than 2,000 pieces of legislation! With Senate committee hearings already in full

BLOOMFIELD – The Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Assistance League for the Missouri Veterans Cemetery recently joined the Stoddard County Commission for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the county’s donation of 23.12 acres of land to the Cemetery. The donated property in the Missouri Bootheel is adjacent to the Stars and Stripes

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