Why Are Missouri Gas Prices Higher Outside Kansas City? Investigating Potential Price Gouging
Residents of rural Missouri, particularly in north central areas like Chariton County, are paying more at the pump than their counterparts in Kansas City. With gas prices in north central Missouri ranging from $2.86 to $2.92 per gallon, and Kansas City enjoying prices as low…
Missouri Freedom Caucus Faces Scrutiny Over False Narratives and Internal Contradictions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Once hailed as the voice of Missouri’s grassroots conservatives, the Missouri Freedom Caucus is now facing growing scrutiny—not only from Democrats and establishment Republicans, but from frustrated conservatives who say they were sold a lie. At the center of this mounting…
Legal Weed, Legal Worries: Missouri’s Marijuana Equity Engine Under Scrutiny
Missouri’s 2022 constitutional Amendment 3 legalized recreational marijuana, but it also embedded a complex and controversial regulatory structure directly into the state constitution. Critics argue this system is tailor-made for abuse, centralizing control and creating opportunities for insider favoritism, exploitation by bad actors, and even…
Profiting Off the Second Amendment: The Grift Behind the Missouri Firearms Coalition
They claim to be Missouri’s fiercest defenders of the Second Amendment. But a close look at the Missouri Firearms Coalition (MFC) reveals something darker: a professionalized fundraising machine built not on protecting rights, but on perpetuating outrage, concealing where the money goes, and manipulating well-meaning…
Missouri Is One of the Most Dangerous States in America — and Our Politicians Are Still Pretending Everything’s Fine
Missouri politicians love to talk tough on crime. Whether they’re standing behind a podium at the state capitol or pushing out glossy campaign mailers, they boast about making Missouri safer. But behind all the speeches and slogans lies a hard truth: Missouri is one of…
Missouri’s Misguided Stadium Subsidies: A Betrayal of Taxpayers
Missouri’s elected officials, led by Governor Mike Kehoe and a Republican-dominated General Assembly, are barreling toward a fiscal fiasco that prioritizes the profits of billionaire sports team owners over the needs of everyday Missourians. In a state grappling with crumbling infrastructure, underfunded schools, and struggling…
Secretary Hoskins launches official podcast series, discusses elections integrity and goals in first episode
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is pleased to announce the launch of an official podcast. The first episode, now live, offers a candid and informative look at the Secretary’s first 100 days in office and the administration’s focus on…
Saving Missouri’s Family Farms: Future Policies to Protect Chariton County’s Rural Heritage
In the heart of Chariton County, Missouri, family farms define the landscape and spirit of towns like Keytesville, Salisbury, Mendon, and Brunswick. These small operations, passed down through generations, face relentless threats: soaring input costs, unaffordable land prices, and corporate agribusinesses dominating markets. Brian Reisinger,…
Secretary Hoskins Marks First 100 Days in Office with Results-Driven Reforms for Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins marked his first 100 days in office by highlighting major accomplishments that prioritize election integrity, government transparency, and support for hardworking Missourians and local governments. “From day one, I made a commitment to safeguard our…
The Missouri Register celebrates 50 years of transparent rulemaking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of the Missouri Register, a twice-monthly publication produced by the Administrative Rules Division of the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Since its first issue on May 3, 1976,…