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Governor Kehoe appoints four to state boards, commissions, and county office

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 20, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced four new appointments to state and county positions in Missouri.

Hawley introduces bill to ban abortion and gender-transition coverage for minors on health exchanges

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced new legislation aimed at restricting health insurance coverage for certain procedures involving minors.

Senator Schmitt urges DOJ investigation into left-wing political violence

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has formally requested that the Department of Justice investigate incidents of left-wing political violence in the United States.

Senate defense bill includes funding and protections for Missouri military installations

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA), which includes several provisions that benefit Missouri. “Tonight the Senate has adopted my...

Senator Schmitt highlights Missouri defense investments in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced several provisions in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aim to support Missouri’s military installations and defense industry, while...

Hawley seeks answers from FDA over early approval of generic abortion pill

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has requested an explanation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its recent approval of a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone.

Senator Schmitt discusses cartel threat and border policy changes under recent administrations

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to combatting narco-terrorist cartels and violent crime in the United States.

Hawley questions airline CEOs over passenger fees and company practices

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned airline executives about their use of additional fees and policies that he says negatively affect passengers while increasing profits.

Senator Schmitt criticizes Senate Democrats for opposing bill to avoid shutdown

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 30, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) criticized Senate Democrats for voting against a continuing resolution intended to fund the government and prevent a shutdown.

Hawley seeks answers from FEMA over delayed tornado relief efforts in Missouri

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator David Richardson requesting information about FEMA’s response to the...

Senator Schmitt criticizes Democratic approach amid potential government shutdown talks

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus to discuss the ongoing negotiations in Congress over a possible government shutdown.

Senators raise concerns over private equity’s impact on U.S. fire truck supply

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 12, 2025

Chairman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) led a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management to examine private equity’s influence on the fire apparatus market.

Hawley introduces bill requiring 'In God We Trust' on all federal buildings

By L. J. Crowley | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced the In God We Trust Act, a bill that would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to display the national motto on all federal buildings across the country.

FBI expands presence in St. Louis after coordination with Senator Schmitt

By L. J. Crowley | Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and FBI Director Kash Patel have announced a significant increase in federal resources to address violent crime in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

Hawley launches probe into Meta over AI chatbot interactions with minors

By L. J. Crowley | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has initiated an investigation into Meta following reports that the company’s AI chatbots have engaged children in “romantic” and “sensual” online exchanges.

Hawley secures protections for Fort Leonard Wood hospital in Senate spending bill

By L. J. Crowley | Aug 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted in favor of the Senate’s fiscal year 2026 appropriations package, which includes provisions to support Fort Leonard Wood and Missouri’s agricultural sector.

Senator Schmitt calls for tougher prosecutions after Cincinnati attack

By L. J. Crowley | Aug 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle to address recent events in downtown Cincinnati and express concerns about judicial actions related to President Trump’s policies.

Hawley presses Boeing for answers after nitric acid leak in St. Louis

By L. J. Crowley | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on Boeing to address a recent chemical spill at its north St. Louis facility.

Senators urge removal of Chinese-linked VPNs from major app stores

By L. J. Crowley | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have addressed concerns to Apple CEO Tim Cooke and Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the availability of free Chinese-owned VPN applications on their respective app stores.

Senator Schmitt discusses Senate hearing focused on ending DEI practices

By L. J. Crowley | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Newsmax’s National Report to discuss a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing he led, which focused on ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices that he describes as discriminatory.

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