Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway has been appointed as Missouri's next attorney general. She takes over from Andrew Bailey, who is leaving for a position with the FBI.

Catherine Hanaway has spent decades shaping Missouri’s political and legal landscape. Recently announced as the state’s next Attorney General, Hanaway adds another milestone to a career defined by historic firsts, principled leadership, and hands-on legal expertise.

Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he was resigning to join the Trump administration. Gov. Mike Kehoe selected Hanaway, who was also the first woman to serve as Missouri House Speaker,