Here’s a look at the fair’s history, from its early days to its expansion into one of Missouri’s biggest events.
Posts published in “Local Issues”
"The State Fair offers us a unique opportunity to celebrate our hard-working Missouri farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to it every year."
With several contenders vying for U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s position, former seat holder Kit Bond said Missouri needed a strong successor.
Gov. Mike Parson requested a federal emergency declaration to grant aid to the state’s response to June’s severe flooding Friday.
"It’s really heartwarming to see the amazement and hear the memories that the butter cow holds for so many people in the Midwest."
Attorney General Eric Schmitt denounced vaccine mandates Thursday, calling them an attempt to "accumulate, aggregate, and maintain power."
"You know what I tell donors all across the state? You put Billy Long in the U.S. Senate, you never have to worry about him again."
Missouri’s clean energy job market faced a decline during 2020’s economic downturn but managed to bounce back by the end of the year.
The House and Senate Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commissions elected their leadership and set future hearing dates this week.
Missouri is bolstering its health care system with $30 million in federal funds as COVID-19 case rates surge and hospitals face high demand.