State Government
Small Business Spotlight: Frontier JusticeLEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. – Frontier Justice is an organization and retail company specializing in firearms, events, clothing, and building a family atmosphere. They sell everything from firearms and accessories to… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt pledges to fight a federal court’s decision blocking Missouri’s abortion banJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Eric Schmitt immediately said he will be asking the Supreme Court to review a case after a federal appeals court blocked Missouri’s eight-week abortion… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s congressional delegation rallies to secure $900M F/A-18 order(The Center Square) – Missouri’s congressional delegation is rallying behind a proposed $900 million allocation for Boeing to build 12 F/A-18 Super Hornets at its plant near St. Louis. The… Read More
State Government
$3 court surcharge for sheriff’s retirement system ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, possibly returning millions to Missourians(The Center Square) – A lawsuit over a $3 surcharge on a speeding ticket might mean hundreds of thousands who also paid the fee can reclaim millions after the Missouri… Read More
State Government
Ashcroft’s Faith and Freedom Rally to feature former U.S. Secretary of State Mike PompeoSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is hosting his second Faith and Freedom Rally on July 17, and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is headlining it. Read More
State Government
Committee chairs call for Missouri special session on unresolved agricultural issues(The Center Square) – Four agriculture committee chairs are requesting Gov. Mike Parson call a special session to once-and-for-all establish a state eminent domain policy and extend tax credit programs… Read More
State Government
Lieutenant Governor Kehoe fights for Missouri businessesThe Office of Missouri Lieutenant Governor has created a national Buy Missouri economic development initiative to help promote Missouri-based businesses and products. The campaign aims to promote products that… Read More
National
Red states top those with lowest unemployment rates(The Center Square) – Republican-led states and Vermont reported the lowest unemployment rates in April, according to a new report by the U.S. Commerce Department. States led by Democratic… Read More
Mizzou
In-person recruitment returns after NCAA lifts restrictionsCOLUMBIA, Mo. — It’s been over 14 months since the NCAA paused in-person recruitment in lieu of COVID-19. On June 1, that pause ceased, allowing schools and coaching staffs to… Read More
National
Small-business group sues MLB over pulling All-Star Game from Atlanta(The Center Square) – A small business advocacy organization has sued Major League Baseball to return the All-Star Game to Atlanta. In the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court… Read More
State Government
KCPD retains current funding for now as Jackson County Judge blocks budget cutsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County Judge issued a stay order Tuesday morning on a lawsuit filed by the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners against the KC… Read More
State Government
Missouri officials approve corrected version of petition seeking vote on gas tax(The Center Square) – Less than a day after rejecting a petition for a vote on a gas tax, Missouri officials received and approved a corrected petition and posted it… Read More
State Government
Kansas City Council members who voted to ‘defund police’ may be subject to fines and removal according to state lawKANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners filed a lawsuit aimed at Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council after they voted to move… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s treasurer opposes Biden administration’s influence on divesting in fuel companies(The Center Square) –Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and 14 other Republican state treasurers are questioning President Joe Biden’s administration pressuring of U.S. banks and financial institutions to not lend to… Read More
State Government
Judge orders hearing on June 18 in Missouri Medicaid expansion lawsuit(The Center Square) – A lawsuit seeking to uphold a voter-approved constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid coverage in Missouri will go to trial on June 18 before Judge Jon Beetem… Read More
State Government
In rare move, Missouri Ethics Commission referred case against Democrat Rep. Mackey to local prosecutorJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In April of last year, a complaint against Rep. Ian Mackey was filed to the Missouri Ethics Commission alleging that he violated state law… Read More
Mizzou
How a dynamic offense will propel the Tigers to success in 2021COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz’s first year coordinating the offense brought Tigers fans a drastic shift from what was originally expected. In the second quarter of… Read More
State Government
COVID-19 vaccinations boost Missouri tourism toward recovery(The Center Square) – Memorial Day weekend often marks the end of the school year and the start of family vacations and trips.After pandemic restrictions in 2020 kept most families… Read More
State Government
Northland Kansas City legislators request special session in response to “defunding of the Kansas City Police Department”KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The massive budget cut to the Kansas City Police Department voted on by Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council is receiving vast criticism across the… Read More
National
Groups sue SBA, allege America Rescue Plan Act institutes racial, gender discrimination(The Center Square) – The Texas Public Policy Foundation and America First Policy Institute have sued the U.S. Small Business Administration, alleging a provision in the America Rescue Act requires… Read More