State Government
Randall Williams resigns as health director; Robert Knodell named acting chiefThe Missouri Times — Dr. Randall Williams resigned as Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) director Tuesday. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Robert Knodell, his… Read More
State Government
Why one police chief backs anti-doxxing legislation in Missouri(The Center Square) – Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz supports the anti-doxxing legislation up for consideration in the Missouri Legislature to help protect law enforcement, though he does wonder… Read More
State Government
Proposed Missouri voting law revisions advance in both chambers(The Center Square) – Proposed revisions in Missouri voting laws advanced in both chambers this week with measures addressing how absentee ballots are distributed, clarifying that “only” citizens can legally… Read More
National
Amid Senate rumors, Jason Smith to hold reception at Mar-a-LagoThe Missouri Times – Congressman Jason Smith, a potential candidate to take over Roy Blunt’s seat in the Senate, is hosting a fundraiser at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home… Read More
National, State Government
Confucius Institutes: Criticism, Controversy, and the last one in the stateST. LOUIS, Mo – Last year, Mizzou joined several other universities in closing their Confucius Institute on campus – leaving only one institute still operating in Missouri: Webster University. Confucius… Read More
State Government
House set to adopt Missouri Nuclear Clean Power Act(The Center Square) – The Missouri House is set to approve a revived 2020 bill that would allow power companies to bill ratepayers up front for the cost of building… Read More
State Government
Pro-life Advocates Flock to Capitol for Midwest March for LifeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hundreds of Missourians flocked to the Missouri Capitol Wednesday to attend the Midwest March for Life event on the south lawn. Attendees heard speeches from… Read More
State Government
Rick Roeber resigns from Missouri HouseThe Missouri Times — Rep. Rick Roeber, who faces allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his now-adult children, has resigned from the House. His final day will be April… Read More
National, State Government
Combined local-state tax rate in Missouri stood at 9.2% in 2019(The Center Square) – The effective state and local tax rate for Missouri residents in 2019 was 9.2 percent, the 35th highest percentage among the 50 states, according to… Read More
National, State Government
Crowded primary key for one Missouri Senate candidateWith the announcement of Senator Roy Blunt’s retirement, all eyes are focused on who will replace Missouri’s senior senator in the 2022 midterm elections. It has only been a month… Read More
National, State Government
Leading Missouri Democrat Senate candidate claims to fight corporate PACs despite lengthy donation historyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After long-time Senator Roy Blunt announced he was not running for reelection in 2021, questions over who would run to fill the seat began rapidly circling. Read More
Opinion
Letter From the Editor: Why I Joined The Heartlander TeamThroughout my time working in Washington D.C., I consistently noticed the relentless bias and continued spread of misinformation from the mainstream media. It seemed as if there was never just… Read More
State Government
Missouri travel group director says ‘2021 will be a great beginning to a comeback for tourism’(The Center Square) – The head of the Missouri Travel Alliance said COVID-19 vaccinations and pent-up demand will spur a revival of tourism in the state this year, which has… Read More
National
Rundown of GOP Ticket for 2022 U.S. Senate BidJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With the news of long-time Senator Roy Blunt opting out of running for reelection in 2022, the Republican side of the ticket is intensifying quickly. Blunt… Read More
National
Left wing protestors, some from out of state, gather at Hawley fundraiserCOLUMBIA, Mo – As Sen. Josh Hawley arrived at the Country Club of Missouri for a fundraiser on Tuesday, he was met by protestors voicing their vehement disapproval of the… Read More
State Government
Backing the Blue: Committee Hears Bill Aimed at Public Safety and Protection of Police OfficersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After passing through the Senate, a measure to establish various provisions relating to public safety and the protection of police officers was heard in the House… Read More
State Government
Senate takes a shot at permanently allowing sale of mixed drinks to go(The Missouri Times) — The Missouri Senate perfected its version of a bill Monday evening that would allow bars and restaurants to permanently sell alcoholic drinks to go. Read More
State Government
Kehoe announces 2024 gubernatorial run, forgoing US Senate bid(The Missouri Times) — Instead of making a bid for Roy Blunt’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe said he will run for… Read More
State Government
Massive Missouri education reform bill set to emerge soon after closed-door talks(The Center Square) – With Missouri lawmakers returning from spring break this week to resume their 2021 legislative session, among priorities to be resolved in Jefferson City before May 14’s… Read More
State Government
Parson taps new curators for MU board(The Missouri Times) — After months of consideration, Gov. Mike Parson named two appointments to the University of Missouri (MU) Board of Curators this week.Read full… Read More