MO State News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) announced today one of its proactive efforts to combat this year’s honey bee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri’s agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, […]

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and six southeast Missouri counties – Cape Girardeau, Iron, New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne – in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that devastated these areas on May 16,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued an official call for a special session aimed at providing resources to families affected by recent severe storm systems, driving economic development through a tax incentive program, and making critical budget appropriations that will impact Missourians across the state. The General Assembly will convene for the First

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $2.88/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 0.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is alerting consumers that 23andMe & Lemonaid Health, Telehealth, and Pharmacy filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025. If you believe any one of these businesses owes you money or if you believe you may have any other type of claim against them, you MUST file a proof

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri National Guard to deploy up to 41 engineering personnel to the affected area of St. Louis to support the key mission of debris removal and sorting to support tornado recovery operations. Members of the 35th Engineer Brigade are preparing to execute missions this week in support

WASHINGTON – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement thanking President Donald J. Trump for approving Missouri’s request to authorize a federal disaster declaration in the State of Missouri. The federal disaster declaration will make available desperately needed federal assistance to support Missouri’s recovery efforts. Representative Smith said, “I’ve always said the

JEFFERSON CITY – New World screwworm is a devastating pest spreading through Central America and now confirmed in Mexico.     This pest burrows into living tissue, causing severe—and sometimes deadly—damage to animals, including livestock and pets. What to watch for: Irritated behavior Head shaking The smell of decay Presence of fly larvae (maggots) in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses will soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following