State Government
‘School choice’ becomes a legislative priority for Missouri’s education department in 2022(The Center Square) – One word from one state agency is raising eyebrows throughout Missouri.Dozens of organizations publish thousands of words outlining priorities for the upcoming Missouri legislative… Read More
State Government
Springfield Public Schools refuse to obey Missouri judge’s ruling and AG Schmitt’s cease and desist lettersSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled last month that local health departments cannot issue public health orders such as mask mandates, and that all current… Read More
State Government
Attorney General urges Missouri parents to report public school mask mandates, quarantines(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Wednesday urged Missourians to report any public school district with a mask mandate, quarantines or other COVID-19 health… Read More
National, Uncategorized
Fundraising efforts come together to save the historic ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge in Brumley, MissouriBRUMLEY, Mo. – The historic 90-year-old ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge is in danger of permanently closing after a lack of maintenance funding led to a ‘poor’ condition rating in… Read More
National, State Government
New Dinosaur species discovered in Bollinger County, MissouriBOLLINGER COUNTY, MO — A group of scientists discovered a new dinosaur species earlier this week in southern Missouri, and many researchers believe it will lead to a hotbed… Read More
State Government
State Sen. Rick Brattin joins crowded GOP field vying for Missouri’s 4th Congressional SeatState Sen. Rick Brattin announced his bid for Missouri’s open 4th congressional seat last month, joining a growing list of Republican contenders vying to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler as… Read More
State Government
Parson postpones trip to Israel due to country’s COVID restrictions(The Center Square) – After Israel stopped allowing entry to foreign travelers on Sunday due to the new COVID-19 variant, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Monday postponed his… Read More
National, State Government
Hartville, Missouri is the new center of population for the United States, according to the CensusHARTVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Census Bureau has named Hartville, Missouri, a small town of 594 people in Southern Missouri, the population center of the United States based on… Read More
State Government
Warren County chosen for AFG new processing plant, bringing several hundred new jobs to the areaWarren County, Mo. – Warren County has been chosen as the site for a new beef processing plant by the American Foods Group (AFG). A press release from… Read More
State Government
Pro-CRT teacher and Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representativeMARYVILLE, Mo. – Former Maryville High School teacher and progressive Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representative in the vastly conservative HD 1 in Northwest Missouri. Piper,… Read More
State Government
Fifth Generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative in HD 126BATES COUNTY, Mo. – Fifth generation Bates County farmer Dane Diehl is running for state representative for House District 126 encompassing Bates and Vernon Counties. Diehl, a Republican… Read More
State Government
MDC and local cities join together to stock urban lakes and ponds with hatchery-bred trout for winter fishing monthsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has been stocking select lakes and ponds across the Show-Me State for over 50 years as part of their… Read More
State Government
Blues, Cardinals, Royals and St. Louis City SC file ballot proposals to legalize sports betting in MissouriFour professional sports teams in Missouri are getting behind the movement to legalize sports betting. The St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis City SC and the Kansas… Read More
State Government
Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris and family restore old Ozark Mill to build speakeasy and event space insideOZARK, Mo. – Built in 1833, the historic Ozark Mill was bought by Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris in 1993 with the vision to open a riverside restaurant inside… Read More
State Government
Mount Vernon begins construction of the largest travel center in the nationMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Wilmoth Companies is beginning the construction of the largest travel center in the nation with 70 acres of land ready to be developed. The establishment… Read More
State Government
Parson issues executive order on federal vaccine mandate to protect an individual’s religious objection, medical restriction(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting Missouri's executive branch from compelling or penalizing anyone to comply with any federal mandates… Read More
State Government
Students getting $218 million from $496 million in federal pandemic funds awarded to Missouri public universities(The Center Square) – Missouri’s public universities will receive $496 million in federal COVID-19 funds and distribute about 44% – $218 million – in financial aid to students by September… Read More
State Government
Federal shuttered-venue grants provide $270 million to Missouri entertainment, tourism(The Center Square) – Movie theaters, entertainment venues and museums throughout Missouri forced to close during the pandemic are receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency federal assistance. Read More
State Government
A look into the current stage of Missouri’s state legislative redistricting processJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Every decade, Missouri undergoes a redistricting process of its congressional and state legislative districts to stay in accordance with population changes over the previous 10… Read More
State Government
Dedicated public servant Rep. Tom Hannegan passed away Wednesday morningST. CHARLES, Mo. – Republican Rep. Tom Hannegan tragically passed away on Wednesday morning, according to an email his legislative assistant sent to members and staff of the Missouri… Read More