One of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) top priorities appears to be making progress at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The governor’s proposed 8.7 percent cost of …
Read More »Key Missouri lawmaker expects movement next week on state employee pay raise plan
Missouri’s House Budget Committee chair is optimistic about Governor Parson’s proposed 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all state employees. Governor Mike Parson (R) has …
Read More »State Conservation employees would receive pay raise, if Missouri lawmakers approve Parson plan
Missouri Department of Conservation employees will be included in the governor’s pay raise proposal, if the Legislature approves the plan. 939 the Eagle News has received inquiries …
Read More »Medicaid expansion remains a top priority for Columbia state lawmaker
A key mid-Missouri Democratic state lawmaker is confident that GOP Governor Mike Parson will again fund Medicaid expansion in his proposed budget, which will be unveiled in …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to deliver State of the State on January 18
Missouri’s governor will outline his legislative priorities for the 2023 session in mid-January. Governor Mike Parson (R) has announced that he’ll deliver his State of the State …
Read More »Four state tax cut bills to be heard by Missouri House committee on Wednesday
The Missouri House Budget Committee has scheduled hearings on three state income tax bills for Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City. They’ll also hold a hearing on the …
Read More »Bernskoetter hopeful on special session and on Missouri Senate leadership race
Legislation that would have sent $325 checks to Missourians with an income under $150,000 has been removed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Senate could debate the …
Read More »Missouri ARPA money invests heavily in health care infrastructure and state IT needs
More than $3-billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is sitting on Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk, after the House approved the measure Friday on …
Read More »Tax rebate legislation moves closer to finish line in Missouri Legislature
Missouri taxpayers are one step closer to getting a $500 tax refund from the state. The state Senate has given initial approval to a bill providing a …
Read More »DESE to testify Monday about teacher recruitment and retention
Missouri’s House Budget Committee will hear testimony Monday afternoon from state education officials about teacher recruitment and retention. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has called for increasing the …
Read More »Missouri’s governor proposes $5.4 billion supplemental budget; Medicaid expansion is key component
Medicaid expansion funding and money for the program itself are key parts of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposed supplemental budget, which will be unveiled Monday morning in …
Read More »