MO State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, New Year’s Day U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to Chairman-elect Rand Paul of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, demanding the Biden Administration be held accountable following a New Year’s terrorist-linked attack on New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street.   “When the 119th Congress convenes next week, and you assume leadership of the Senate […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted for passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act which allocates billions to Missouri defense projects, including updates to Fort Leonard Wood’s training barracks and new weapons systems for Whiteman Air Force Base. Senator Hawley led the charge to strip a preliminary provision in this year’s defense bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is now accepting applications for its Grid Resilience Formula Funding Program. Funding subawards will support investments that improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events. Examples of eligible projects include utility pole management, power line relocation or reconductoring and microgrids,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Parson released Putting People First, a review of all the wins and accomplishments achieved during the Parson Administration. “January 13, 2025, marks my final day as your Governor. For more than six years, we’ve stood tall in the face of hardships while achieving historic wins that will continue to

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution requires the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to appoint a chief equity officer within the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Lesley Turek began employment as the chief equity officer in June 2024. Turek is charged with the development and implementation of

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of several individuals who will make up his senior staff in the governor’s office. “I’m ready to get to work with this talented group of hardworking individuals who share my vision and passion for securing an even better future for Missourians,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “I’ve known

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Major Michael A. Turner as the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Major Turner will assume the role of Superintendent following the retirement of Colonel Eric T. Olson, effective February 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation. “Appointing the next Superintendent of the Missouri

By  Holly Thompson Rehder, State Senator Merry Christmas y’all! I hope y’all are as excited as I am about this festive season of spending time with family and the message of God’s love for us through the birth of Jesus being everywhere. Christmas is such a special time! No matter the season of life I

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution requires the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to appoint a chief equity officer within the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Lesley Turek began employment as the chief equity officer in June 2024. Turek is charged with the development and implementation of programs

JEFFERSON CITY – Following the first two rounds of microbusiness licensing, the Department of Health and Senior Services’ Division of Cannabis Regulation has published a first draft of microbusiness rule revisions to 19 CSR 100-1.060 and 19 CSR 100-1.190 for public feedback. These revisions are intended to ensure microbusiness licenses are issued to eligible individuals,