State Government
$5.5 million program clears backlog of untested sexual assault kits in Missouri(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today the completion of a $5.5 million program clearing a backlog of 3,298 untested, reported sexual assault… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school."When my youngest son graduated, I thought I was finished," the… Read More
State Government
Parson declares COVID pandemic over in Missouri, endemic begins Friday(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced during a press conference on Wednesday the COVID-19 pandemic was over and the state will begin an endemic phase… Read More
National, State Government
Tax Foundation gives Missouri favorable ratings in corporate tax competitiveness(The Center Square) – A report from the Tax Foundation finds Missouri’s tax rate for businesses to be among the lowest in the nation, but the state can still… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s public retirement systems asked to divest of Russian investments(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Tuesday requested an emergency meeting of the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System’s (MOSERS) Board of Trustees to prevent… Read More
Homeschools
KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resourcesAs the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide, support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option.The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
State Government
Missouri legislation would shield cryptocurrency from some taxes(The Center Square) – Missourians using digital or virtual currencies would be protected from some taxation under a bill introduced in the legislature.House Bill… Read More
State Government
Constitutional amendment would cap Missouri income tax at 5.9%(The Center Square) – Missourians’ state income tax might be capped at a slightly higher percentage than the current rate under a plan in the legislature. Read More
National, State Government
Sen. Hawley endorses Rep. Hartzler in MO Senate race, applauds her grit and fighting spiritU.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler faces an uphill climb for name recognition in her statewide campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri. But she received a big… Read More
National, State Government
Portions of eastern Missouri are getting a new area codeST. LOUIS, Mo. – Parts of Eastern Missouri will be getting a new area code for new phone numbers that could go into effect as early as this summer. Read More
State Government
Missourians keep $144 million under bill eliminating grocery sales tax(The Center Square) – Missouri taxpayers will pay less to feed their families under a new bill eliminating the state tax on groceries. House Bill… Read More
State Government
Future of Missouri’s State Senate districts lies in the court’s handsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The future of Missouri’s state Senate districts will now be decided by the courts, as the upper chamber’s bipartisan citizens commission failed to agree on… Read More
National, State Government
Texas and Missouri team up to fight illegal immigration, Biden administration(The Center Square) – The attorneys general of Texas and Missouri have been what some may consider an unlikely pair from non-neighboring states, teaming up on lawsuits against the… Read More
National
Two Missourians competing for Team USA in 2022 Beijing OlympicsBEIJING – Two athletes from Missouri are headed to Beijing to represent Team USA at the 2022 Olympics for their first time. Ian Quinn and Jincy Dunne will be… Read More
National
Texas attorney general to host border summit with 12 state AGs(The Center Square) – The ongoing illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says, is an opportunity for the nation to unite, because “we’re… Read More
State Government
Missouri AG sues nine more school districts over mask requirements(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Monday filed lawsuits against nine public school districts with mask requirements.Schmitt, a candidate for the seat of… Read More
State Government
Major student loan lender enters multi-million dollar civil settlement with Missouri Attorney General Eric SchmittJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced earlier this month that one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers has entered a civil settlement agreement with… Read More
State Government
Gov. Mike Parson delivers 2022 State of the State address to Missouri General AssemblyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson delivered the annual State of the State address on Wednesday, outlining his administration’s efforts towards improving Missouri’s economy, workforce development and lessening… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Historic Greer Mill near Alton continues to receive upgrades thanks to contributions from locals and the U.S. Forest ServiceALTON, Mo. – The historic Greer Mill in Oregon County, once known as Greer Roller Mill, is getting another facelift due to donations and contributions from community members. … Read More
National, State Government
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments from Missouri, Louisiana attorneys general against Biden’s CMS vaccine mandateWASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court will hear opening oral arguments tomorrow morning for Missouri and Louisiana’s lawsuit against President Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal healthcare workers. Read More