Secretary of State Hoskins Identifies Top 5 Threats to Missouri Investors
From the Missouri Securities Division, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office Scams Involving Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Scammers often use Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other social media apps to find victims. Be cautious if someone asks you to…
Natural Disaster-Proofing Your Life: What to Do Before and After the Worst Happens
From the Missouri State Archives, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office When disaster strikes – whether a tornado, fire, or flood – our first thoughts are of safeguarding lives, finding shelter, and securing essential supplies. But once the immediate danger passes,…
Missouri Leaders Applaud President Trump’s Executive Order on Election Integrity
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – All Missouri statewide officials and legislative leaders in both chambers express their gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for his recent Executive Order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” signed on March 25, 2025. This landmark directive introduces…
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins Honors Victim Advocates, Highlights “Safe at Home” Program at State Capitol Ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Office of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joined state leaders, service providers, and survivors at the State Capitol to recognize the courage of victims and the critical work of those who support them during Missouri’s annual “Crime Victims’ Rights…
Missouri State Archives Hosts Program Honoring Deaf Poet and Civil War Correspondent Laura Redden Searing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced an upcoming public program at the Missouri State Archives that will celebrate the legacy of a trailblazing Deaf Missourian. Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri will take place…
Secretary Hoskins Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Capitol Ceremony and Highlights Safe at Home Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is proud to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 6–12, 2025, and reaffirm Missouri’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims of crime. As part of this observance, the Secretary of State’s Office will be…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Senator O’Laughlin Faces Ethical Scrutiny for Role in Break-In as Sheriff Ignores Inquiries
Shelbina, Mo. — A civil petition filed against former president Kathleen Wilham has thrust the Shelby County Historical Society museum dispute into the spotlight, exposing a troubling ethical breakdown by Senator Cindy O’Laughlin. Filed on April 1, 2025, in Shelby County Circuit Court (25SB-CC00003), the…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Statewide Implications for Senator O’Laughlin Amid Questions of Accountability
Shelbina, MO – The ongoing museum dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society in Shelbina, Missouri, has escalated from a local controversy into a matter of statewide concern, raising serious questions about the conduct of Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, and…
Missouri State Archives Launches New “Show-Me” Genealogy Fellowship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Friends of the Missouri State Archives proudly announce the launch of the inaugural “Show-Me” Genealogy Fellowship, a new annual award supporting genealogical research using Missouri’s rich public records. The fellowship offers a $1,500 award to assist with travel expenses for…
Shelbina Museum Dispute: Senator Cindy O’Laughlin Defends Role, Highlights Internal Rift at Shelby County Historical Society
Shelbina, MO – A contentious dispute at the Shelby County Historical Society Museum in Shelbina has thrust Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro Tem, into the spotlight, with allegations of abuse of power giving way to a more complex narrative of internal board…