National, State Government
A quick look into the current candidate field for Missouri’s 2022 Congressional electionsWith under 10 months to go until the Missouri Congressional primary elections, here’s a quick look into who’s running, their background and past voting trends for each district. … Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson slams St. Louis Post-Dispatch after a reporter hacked DESE website and retrieved multiple teachers’ social security numbersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson held a press conference on Thursday to notify the public that an individual gained illegal access to multiple teachers’ private information using… Read More
State Government
$240 million I-70 Rocheport bridge project begins, connecting Missouri, nation(The Center Square) – In addition to connecting two counties separated by a river, Republican Gov. Mike Parson said a new $240 million I-70 bridge in mid-Missouri will join… Read More
National, State Government
Blunt calls on Senate to adopt bill supported by Missouri’s $12 billion outdoor industry(The Center Square) – A bill spearheaded by Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt and supported by three state Congressional reps would deliver about $20 million a year in… Read More
State Government
Fulton Middle School Principal named National Principal of the YearFULTON, Mo. – Fulton Middle School Principal Beth Houf was named National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals last week. The award comes… Read More
State Government
Representatives, sparked by critical federal report, express frustration with leaders of Missouri’s foster care system(The Center Square) – Members of both parties expressed frustration during a House committee hearing this week on a federal report critical of Missouri’s foster care system.Almost a… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2.5-cent gas tax hike went into effect Friday(The Center Square) – Missouri’s first Motor Fuels Tax (MFT) increase since 1996 went into effect Friday with the state’s 17 cents gas tax going up by 2.5 cents… Read More
State Government
Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passes at 83 years oldSEDALIA, MO — Longtime Missouri State Senator Jim Mathewson passed away at his home in Sedalia on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. … Read More
State Government
Jackson County, MO faring worse under mask mandate compared to mandateless Johnson County, KansasKANSAS CITY – As discussions of county mask mandates have become more prevalent in recent months, many who are opposed continue to question if the mandates work, or if… Read More
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Missouri Conservation Commission considering new paddlefishing regulationsAfter an open meeting on August 27, the Missouri Conservation Commission is considering proposed changes regarding the regulations of paddlefish snagging. Currently, the state does not define a… Read More
State Government
Springfield Police Officer receives kidney from Independence Police Officer who was killed in line of duty last weekINDEPENDENCE, MO — The kidney of Independence Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed in the line of duty last week, has been donated to Springfield Police Officer Mark… Read More
State Government
Federal court weighs motion to lift two-year stay on Missouri’s eight-week abortion ban(The Center Square) – Two years before Texas legislators adopted a law banning abortion at six weeks, the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill criminalizing abortions at eight weeks. Read More
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Missouri school districts scrambling to feed students as vendors struggle with labor, product shortages(The Center Square) – Some school districts throughout Missouri are struggling to feed students as food vendors struggle with supply chain issues and labor shortages. Kohl Wholesale, a… Read More
State Government
Missouri to host 200th year celebration and Bicentennial Inaugural Ball this Saturday at the CapitolJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – All Missourians are invited to the Capitol building this weekend for Missouri’s Bicentennial Inaugural Ball and other events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the… Read More
State Government
Missouri Republicans chart 2022 effort to adopt legal voter photo ID law(The Center Square) – More than 63% of Missouri voters approved 2016’s Amendment 6, a ballot measure that included a voter photo ID mandate. But in October 2018,… Read More
National, State Government
This Is How Many Veterans There Are in Missouri Compared To Other StatesAfter nearly two decades of combat, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan marks the end of the longest war in American history. Since 2001, nearly 2,500 American service… Read More
State Government
Plocher to rise from floor leader to speaker of Missouri House in 2023(The Center Square) – Majority Floor Leader Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, was unanimously selected on Tuesday to serve as the next Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.Plocher… Read More
State Government
Voluntary participation questioned as Missouri law creates local government spending database(The Center Square) – It’s hard to find opposition to a measure that would require governments to provide more financial transparency.Legislation creating a database to track every penny… Read More
State Government
Missouri State Fair is in full swing for the Show-Me State’s BicentennialSEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair kicked off on Thursday to celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial at the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The fair lasts until Sunday and tickets are… Read More
State Government
Missouri medical marijuana sales since October to top $100M in August(The Center Square) – Missourians have purchased more than $91.36 million in medical marijuana since it became legal last October with $200 million in total sales within reach by… Read More