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.

The appointment marked a political homecoming of sorts for Hanaway, a former federal prosecutor, Missouri House speaker and candidate for governor.

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.