State Government
Gov. Parson granted the fewest pardons in 2022 in JuneIn June, Gov. Michael Parson (R) granted nine pardons. June had the fewest pardons this year. Parson granted the highest number of pardons in February with 29 pardons. In… Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. Read More
Courts
Judge orders discovery phase in social media collusion lawsuit against Biden administration(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden, members of his administration and select social media companies must turn over documents and answer questions within the next 30 days during a… Read More
State Government
Governor Parson signed 28 bills in JuneDuring the month of June, Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed 28 bills into law. Below is a list of bills signed on each date. June 7: House Bill 1600,… Read More
Gas Prices
Missouri’s average gas price falls to $4.50As of July 6, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $4.50 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.78. Gas prices fell from the previous… Read More
State Government
Missouri becomes 10th state to create prison nurseries with new law, $495,000 budget(The Center Square) – Children born to inmates in Missouri’s prisons will be allowed to reside with their mothers in the institution under a new law. Beginning July… Read More
State Government
New Missouri law ends restrictions on visiting patients in long-term care, hospitals(The Center Square) – A bill allowing “compassionate care visitors” access to patients of hospitals or residents of long-term care facilities was signed into law Thursday by Missouri… Read More
Politics
PRESS RELEASE: Republican Congressmen Waltz and Pfluger, Raptor PAC, Endorse Taylor Burks for CongressCOLUMBIA, Mo. – On Monday, Taylor Burks announced he has received the endorsement of Republican Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Mike Waltz (FL-6). He has also secured… Read More
Politics
State Rep. Rusty Black running for Senate District 12, cites strong agricultural background, lifelong ties to regionCHILLICOTHE, Mo. – State Rep. Rusty Black is running to represent Missouri Senate District 12 in northwest Missouri on a platform of bolstering agriculture and pursuing education reform. Read More
Courts
‘Egregiously wrong’ Roe v. Wade overturned; abortion returned to states to decide – and Missouri already hasThe overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday is a new day for the cause of life in America, largely an end to abortion in Missouri, and a cementing of… Read More
Culture, Public Education
National panel lays bare the radical race and sex agenda in America’s schools, offers solutionsAs a rapt audience listened to a panel of experts explain the damage being done to schoolkids by radical far-left ideologies on race and gender, a lonely cry for… Read More
Public Education
New education law one of six enacted by Missouri Gov. Parson(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson highlighted several enhancements to higher education and workforce development in an omnibus education bill he signed into law on… Read More
Education, Mizzou, State Government
New Missouri law bolsters health and academics, helps student athletes market their name, image and likeness(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson highlighted several enhancements to higher education and workforce development in an omnibus education bill he signed into law on… Read More
Economy, State Government, Unemployment
Jobs and wages are on the rise in Missouri; state is close to hitting low unemployment record(The Center Square) – More people are working in Missouri and fewer are looking for work than last year, according to Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce… Read More
Politics, State Government
Missouri General Assembly considered the highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019In 2022, the Missouri General Assembly considered its highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019. The House and Senate considered 108 bills during the 2022 legislative… Read More
Pandemic, State Government, Transportation
Missouri committee recommends rehab, childcare, rail tax credits for supply chain woes(The Center Square) – Drug rehabilitation, childcare subsidies and tax credits for railroads are a few of the 33 recommendations given to Gov. Mike Parson from the Missouri… Read More
Agriculture, State Government
Farmers will receive 150% of land value under new Missouri eminent domain law(The Center Square) – Utility companies and governments acquiring agricultural or horticultural land through eminent domain will be required to pay 150% of the fair market… Read More
Courts, State Government
Millions from talcum powder lawsuit funneled to legal services for Missourians in poverty(The Center Square) – A portion of punitive damages from a liability lawsuit ruling on cancer-causing talcum powder will increase funding for civil legal services for Missourians in poverty. Read More
State Government, Water
The main event is coming: Major water line work slated for Jefferson City. Here’s whereJEFFERSON CITY — Missouri American Water says it will begin construction later this month to replace outdated water main pipes in Jefferson City. The main that’s in question is… Read More
Public Corruption, State Government
Ripe for theft: Audit explains how mayor of small Missouri town stole thousands of taxpayer dollars(The Center Square) – A town with a population of 318 in southwest Missouri had significant weaknesses in controls that led to misappropriation of thousands of taxpayer dollars by… Read More