News

An important step toward restoring fiscal sanity in Washington

It’s no secret that President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats have a spending problem. In a matter of just two years, they spent a record-breaking $10 trillion on ridiculous things like welfare for the wealthy and handouts to radical environmentalists. After maxing out our nation’s credit card far sooner than anyone expected, they had the

An important step toward restoring fiscal sanity in Washington Read More »

Attorney General Bailey announces $102.5 Million settlement with opioid treatment drug maker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office and 41 other states have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with Indivior Inc., the maker of opioid use disorder treatment drug Suboxone.   Missouri will receive $1.8 million from the settlement.   “My priority as Attorney General will always be

Attorney General Bailey announces $102.5 Million settlement with opioid treatment drug maker Read More »

Black Vultures are an increasing problem for livestock producers

JEFFERSON CITY – Black vultures are increasing in number across Missouri and their aggressive nature can cause problems for livestock producers. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has joined with several statewide groups to offer resources to help protect livestock. Federal Protection   Black vultures are federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.

Black Vultures are an increasing problem for livestock producers Read More »

Corn farmers applaud formal trade action with Mexico

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has requested a formal dispute panel be established to resolve Mexico’s unscientific plan to ban genetically modified white corn, a clear violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).   The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA), alongside other state and national organizations, has been a vocal advocate in

Corn farmers applaud formal trade action with Mexico Read More »

Deceased body of missing Leadington woman discovered in Shannon County

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Leadington (Missouri) Police Department announce the discovery of human remains, identified as Melinda Louise Wilkinson, 32, of Leadington, Missouri, in a remote area of Shannon County.   Wilkinson’s family reported her missing on May 7, 2023, and the Leadington Police Department requested the assistance of

Deceased body of missing Leadington woman discovered in Shannon County Read More »