State Government
Springfield appropriating $8 million in federal COVID funds for health department as protestors oppose vaccine, employer vaccination requirements(The Center Square) – As Springfield plans to spend millions in an effort to reduce COVID-19 infections, protestors are objecting to employer vaccination requirements and mask mandates. Springfield’s health department… Read More
State Government
Missouri awards nonprofits $17.7 million in tax credits for neighborhood assistance, youth opportunities(The Center Square) – The charitable contributions to more than 100 nonprofit organizations throughout Missouri will be enhanced by a $17.7 million tax credit program. Missouri’s Department of Economic Development… Read More
State Government
Kansas City Public Schools mandate staff get COVID vaccinations or submit to weekly testing(The Center Square) – Teachers and staff in Kansas City Public Schools must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing when classes start Aug. 23. Mark Bedell, superintendent… Read More
State Government
Parson pardons McCloskeys(The Center Square) – Two months after Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson partially fulfilled a campaign… Read More
State Government
Court grants Missouri AG temporary halt of St. Louis County mask mandate(The Center Square) – A St. Louis County judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order, requested by the Missouri attorney general, stopping an indoor mask mandate issued last week… Read More