Founded during the late 1990s and early 2000s by the State of Missouri, mo.gov and governor.mo.gov came into being to offer a modern, digital approach to the conventional state government scene. The idea sparked when state officials realized the internet was changing how people accessed information, and they decided to create a platform that would provide official state news, public policy updates, and resources in a convenient way they felt was lacking before the digital age. Today, the sites continue to operate under the official ownership and management of the Missouri state government and the Office of the Governor. Today, mo.gov and governor.mo.gov are still run by state administrators and are mainly focused on political and governmental news. They're based in Jefferson City, Missouri, and have made a name for themselves among residents, college students, and journalists looking for official, direct updates on state laws, public safety, and executive orders in the political world. One interesting fact: A unique fact about mo.gov is that it isn't a traditional news media company at all, but rather a massive "digital city hall." Aside from broadcasting the state's latest political news, the site hosts hundreds of interactive online services, allowing Missouri residents to do everything from paying their taxes to renewing their vehicle registration all in one place.