October 27, 2026
My Fellow Missourians: The Spoonbill/Paddlefish snagging season is well under way on the Osage River Arm of Truman Lake. I crossed what we call the Brown’s Ford Bridge between Iconium and Lowry City on my way for breakfast Saturday morning. There were more boats up and down the river than you could shake a stick
Calling human trafficking “modern-day slavery,” a group of law enforcement officials and advocates gathered Monday to unveil a series of steps designed to combat the problem. The measures, detailed by state Attorney General Josh Hawley, include new consumer protection rules, an anti-trafficking unit and an anti-trafficking task force. “This is the message I have for
My Fellow Missourians: The Spring Legislative Break is over and we are back in the final half of session in Jefferson City. As I mentioned in the last Capitol Report, I had the opportunity to hold four town hall listening post meetings last week. I was offered the opportunity to help deliver ‘Meals on Wheels’
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held its confirmation hearings on Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to serve as our nation’s next Supreme Court justice. Throughout the hearings, it was undoubtedly clear that President Trump made the right choice in selecting Judge Gorsuch to help shape the long-term view of the court. Speaking for the first time
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson and wife Teresa will co-chair the new Board of Directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates in Missouri (JAG-Missouri). The organization will become a separate nonprofit organization on July 1. “Teresa and I believe in the young people of Missouri,” said Lieutenant Governor Parson. “We have looked closely at Jobs for America’s
Senator: This is a matter of life and death U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called for answers on why so many rural hospitals are closing across the country and what the federal government can do to support rural hospitals to prevent more closures. Over two
Q: With the spring storm season underway, many people may be considering installing a storm shelter or safe room. What are factors people should consider in selecting one? “All of Missouri is considered a high-risk area for violent weather that warrants a shelter as the preferred method of protection,” said Schultheis. In selecting a shelter,
Nativars, superhero plants that possess the virtues of native plants but in a more attractive package, make good choices for landscaped areas. Use nativars as part of your gardening “green movement,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Native plants earn gardeners’ accolades because they grow naturally in the local environment. They have stood
Legislation from U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt to return the historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat to Missouri sailed through the Senate today by a vote of 85-12. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for approval. “We’re full steam ahead to get the Delta Queen back home to the St. Louis
A continuing need for agricultural assistance in neighboring states struck by wildfires prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation, at the request of Gov. Eric Greitens and in consultation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, to extend the availability of special oversize load permits. In addition, MoDOT is temporarily suspending the need for trip and fuel
