Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway

06/14/2026

Today, we honor our American flag, the enduring symbol of our nation, our freedoms, and the sacrifices made to protect them.

As our National Anthem asks, “Does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?” May we always be able to answer yes.

06/12/2026

Today, I would like to highlight another talented member of our team, Julia Rives, who serves as the Deputy Attorney General for Recruitment and Retention at our office. In this position she works to recruit and retain talented and dedicated attorneys and staff. Working with the recruitment committee, she restarted the AGO intern program and the AGO Practicum, a course designed to introduce law students to the practice of law at the University of Missouri. Julia was recognized for her efforts to train the next generation in 2025 with an award from the Missouri Lawyer’s Foundation for Public Service.

Julia recently said, “The work I’m most proud of is my case work. I prosecuted a woman for first degree murder in 2020 with the Hon. Cris Stevens and both she and her mother received life without the possibility of parole for their roles in arranging the murder of the women’s husband. This year I had the privilege of working with phenomenal members of our Civil Trials team defending retired members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri State Crime Lab in federal court where the Plaintiff claimed they had wrongfully investigated and arrested him for a 1982 murder. The jury found in favor of three of our clients on all counts and I could not have been prouder to represent them, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and defend our Office’s work on the criminal trial.”

Before joining the Missouri Attorney General’s Office in 2017, Julia clerked for the Eastern District Court of Appeals. In 2019, she served as the first Supreme Court Fellow under Attorney General Eric Schmitt. Julia has successfully defended more than 300 appeals on behalf of the State and argued before the Supreme Court of Missouri six times, earning the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award in 2020.

I am proud of the work of this office, of Julia, and of our entire team of dedicated public servants who protect Missourians.

06/11/2026

Synthetic kratom alkaloids are killing Missourians. My office’s agreement with RRR, while not an admission of liability, requires RRR to stop selling and delivering synthetic kratom-derived opioids, including 7-OH, at retail and online in Missouri.

JUST IN: Today, my office announced an update in our efforts to protect Missourians from the dangers of kratom and 7-OH.

Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading and its owner have agreed to suspend all in-state sales of 7-OH and kratom alkaloids effective immediately.

This resolution is a win for Missouri families. My office will continue to hold accountable bad actors who sell harmful drugs in Missouri.

This agreement does not constitute an admission of liability, and no court found the defendants liable.

Read more here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-announces-update-in-efforts-against-opioid-manufacturers-retailers-and-distributors/

06/11/2026

Our office has led a coalition of 14 attorneys general urging the EPA to add mifepristone to the Contaminant Candidate List.

Americans deserve a science-based review of mifepristone’s presence in wastewater and any potential impacts it would have on public health.

06/10/2026

JUST IN: Today, my office announced an update in our efforts to protect Missourians from the dangers of kratom and 7-OH.

Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading and its owner have agreed to suspend all in-state sales of 7-OH and kratom alkaloids effective immediately.

This resolution is a win for Missouri families. My office will continue to hold accountable bad actors who sell harmful drugs in Missouri.

This agreement does not constitute an admission of liability, and no court found the defendants liable.

Read more here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-announces-update-in-efforts-against-opioid-manufacturers-retailers-and-distributors/

06/10/2026

With the World Cup coming to Kansas City, excitement is high and, unfortunately, so is the potential for fraud. Watch out for short-term stay, ticket, and parking scams as you head to the matches.

My office will hold accountable anyone who seeks to exploit our families, and we stand ready to assist anyone who encounters suspicious activity.

Read more here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-offers-consumer-guidance-against-scams-ahead-of-world-cup/

06/08/2026

Proud to stand alongside incredible local and national partners as we join forces with It’s A Penalty ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Together, we’re building a strong coalition committed to protecting communities, combating exploitation, and helping ensure a safe experience for all fans and Missourians.

06/08/2026

We are proud to partner with It's a Penalty, an anti-human trafficking campaign designed to deliver practical, survivor-centered tools and tailored resources for fans, travelers, and our local communities.

If you are a victim of or have knowledge of a trafficking situation, download the Simply Report App or call 1-833-5-BESAFE.

06/08/2026

Attorney General announces Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign throughout the World Cup alongside the MSHP, MoDOT, international partners, and local law enforcement.

06/07/2026

It was a great day at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show! Thank you to all the men and women of our armed forces who have piloted these airplanes in the past and those making the sacrifice today. So happy that Boeing sponsors this incredible opportunity to see the best of the best. Blue Angels make us all proud to be Americans!