Missouri’s GOP governor has signed a proclamation that he says ban abortions in Missouri, unless there’s a medical emergency. Governor Mike Parson signed the proclamation Friday morning …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri’s governor to sign World Cup legislation Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium
UPDATE: Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) plans to sign bipartisan World Cup legislation Thursday afternoon at Kansas City’s GEHA field at Arrowhead Stadium. The bill-signing ceremony begins …
Read More »Missouri DOR: save your gasoline tax receipts for three years
Missouri’s revenue director is encouraging you to file electronically for a state gas tax refund. Missouri lawmakers approved an increase in the state gasoline tax in 2021, …
Read More »Bipartisan opioid legislation that was approved unanimously by Missouri Legislature to be signed
Bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing opioid addiction treatment will be signed into law by Missouri’s governor on Thursday morning in Jefferson City. The governor will sign six …
Read More »Missouri Cattlemen’s Steak fry to be venue for eminent domain bill-signing ceremony
Bipartisan eminent domain legislation that’s the top priority for the Columbia-based Missouri Cattlemen and Pork Associations will be signed into law Saturday afternoon by Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Hoskins: sports wagering is a solution to funding Missouri veterans homes
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s in his 14th year in Jefferson City is frustrated by the Legislature’s failure to pass Sportsbook, which is sports wagering. Powerful Senate …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Congresswoman Hartzler respond to mass shooting at Texas school
Missouri’s governor says he’s praying for the victims and their families in Tuesday’s deadly Texas school shooting. NBC News reports Texas officials say at least 19 children …
Read More »Large Jefferson City manufacturer adding 75 new jobs in multi-million dollar expansion
One of mid-Missouri’s largest manufacturers has celebrated its 50th anniversary in Jefferson City by announcing a $10-million expansion. Hitachi Energy will add 75 new jobs at their …
Read More »Mid-Missouri state lawmaker hopeful courts will strike down voter ID
A Columbia lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee opposes voter ID legislation approved in Jefferson City. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) …
Read More »One of Jefferson City’s largest employers to expand
We’ll learn details Tuesday morning about a new expansion project at Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, one of the largest employers in the Capital City. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Missouri congressional candidate Alford focusing on veterans, military bases in race
A former Kansas City television news anchor who’s seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says the United States must do a better job …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to speak at Special Olympics opening ceremony in Columbia
About 1,000 Special Olympics athletes and their families are in Columbia this weekend for the Special Olympics Missouri state summer games. The three-day event starts today (Friday) …
Read More »Parson: Missouri’s new congressional map is constitutional
Missouri’s governor says the new congressional redistricting map he signed on Wednesday meets our constitutional requirements. Governor Mike Parson (R) notes the map maintains the 6-2 GOP …
Read More »Basye: Rural Missouri school administrators worried about $38,000 starting salaries for teachers
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker says tension over congressional redistricting kept the GOP-controlled Legislature from accomplishing a lot more this session. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) says …
Read More »Archery legislation is heading to Missouri Governor Parson’s desk
Legislation designating archery as Missouri’s official state sport is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final approval from state lawmakers on Friday. The provision is sponsored …
Read More »Seven fallen Missouri firefighters to be honored this weekend in Kingdom City
A longtime Boone County Fire District assistant chief killed in the line of duty in a horrific collision on I-70 in December will be honored this weekend …
Read More »New Missouri congressional redistricting map heading to Missouri governor’s desk
With less than 24 hours to spare, Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional redistricting map that splits Columbia and Boone County into two districts. The line …
Read More »Missouri’s Ashcroft optimistic about photo ID legislation
Missouri’s secretary of state is hopeful that the Legislature will approve voter ID by Friday evening’s 6 o’clock deadline in Jefferson City. Republican Jay Ashcroft spoke on …
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 »Missouri Capitol to shine green tonight for children’s mental health week
Motorists in Jefferson City will notice the Missouri Capitol dome shining green this (Thursday) evening and overnight. Governor Mike Parson has ordered the dome to be lit …
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