Missouri
Hawley, Missouri lawmakers pledge toxic waste cleanup, compensation for exposure(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and a bipartisan group of state and federal legislators on Thursday pledged at the site of a former World War II… Read More
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Sarcoxie teen living with cystic fibrosis to receive Make-A-Wish trip to see Billy JoelSARCOXIE, Mo. – Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a big dream will soon come true for one Sarcoxie teenager who lives with cystic fibrosis. Kenzie Chrisman,… Read More
Guns, Missouri
Missouri among 20 states filing brief in case challenging Delaware’s gun control bills(The Center Square) – A coalition of 20 attorneys general is requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals reverse a district court decision upholding Delaware’s ban on “assault weapons” and certain… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 100 years on Saturday with birthday bashSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Dickerson Park Zoo will celebrate 100 years this Saturday with a carnival-like birthday bash. A variety of vendor booths will line paths… Read More
Missouri, Taxes
Gov. Parson signs bill exempting Social Security benefits from Missouri taxes(The Center Square) – Missouri will no longer tax Social Security benefits beginning in 2024 after Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 190 into law on Thursday. The bill… Read More
Gender, Missouri
Missouri attorney general joins in warning Target its ‘Pride’ merchandise for kids may violate child-protection lawsMissouri’s attorney general has joined six other AGs in warning Target its Pride merchandise may violate child-protection laws, Fox Business reported Thursday. Read More
Big Tech, Missouri
White House disagrees with judge’s order on social media in Missouri v. Biden(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice will review a U.S. District Court injunction requested by Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey prohibiting President Joe Biden’s administration from… Read More
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Missouri has one of the nation’s lowest beer taxes(The Center Square) – Missouri's 6-cent beer tax is among the lowest beer taxes in the country, according to a recent report. The Show Me State’s beer tax is the second-lowest… Read More
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Second invasive snakehead ‘Frankenfish’ captured in Missouri watersMISSOURI – The invasive northern snakehead fish has been captured in Missouri waters once again. The toothy 13-inch fish, also called the “Frankenfish,” was snagged in… Read More
Free Speech, Missouri
Judge blocks Biden administration from colluding with Big Tech social media, in staggering injunction sought by Missouri, LouisianaA federal judge Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from content-related contact with social media firms, as part of Missouri’s lawsuit alleging the government colluded with the companies to… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Missouri State University-West Plains adds baseball program, will host youth campsWEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains will be adding baseball to its athletic program in fall 2024. The team has been approved to join… Read More
Education, Missouri
‘Mission creep’: Missouri K-12 spending has doubled to $15B even though enrollment is shrinkingOver the past 20 years, Missouri has lost 30,000 K-12 students but managed to nearly double its education budget – from $8 billion to $15 billion. Read More
Internet, Missouri
Missouri getting one of the highest allocations for broadband expansion(The Center Square) – Missouri is set to receive $1.7 billion in federal funding for broadband internet expansion. The funding is coming from the Broadband Equity, Access, and… Read More
Faith, Missouri
Old-fashioned tent revivals making a huge comeback in Kirbyville, MissouriKIRBYVILLE, Mo. – Branson-area residents now have the option to attend an old-fashioned tent revival set up by local entertainer Rich Watson, his wife and local evangelists. Read More
Missouri, Sports
Basketball legend Jackie Stiles giving back to young athletes through camps in Missouri and KansasSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University legend Jackie Stiles is busy giving back to local communities in Missouri and Kansas through her love for basketball. The… Read More
Economy, Missouri
Missouri economy expanding as manufacturing sector adds jobs, increases wages(The Center Square) – Missouri is in an expansionary economy, according to a survey conducted by economists in the Midwest. Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for May was 51.2, an increase… Read More
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Missouri counties get $4.9M in federal funds for 1.2M acres of tax-exempt land(The Center Square) – More than half of Missouri’s 114 counties will receive $4.9 million out of a total of $578.8 million in “payments in lieu of taxes” from the… Read More
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Missouri parks now allowing harvesting of hay, drawing of water to help farmers deal with drought(The Center Square) – Missouri government agencies are allowing farmers to harvest hay and obtain water from state parks and conservation areas to deal with worsening drought conditions. Republican Missouri… Read More
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Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson encourages kids to help communities with CommUNITY Service ChallengeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson is encouraging kids to get out of the house and help others in their community this summer. Read More
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Communities rally to support multiple motorcyclists killed and injured during charity toy rideAURORA, Mo. – Several area communities are urgently mobilizing to help after four motorcyclists were killed and six others critically injured when an allegedly impaired driver crossed the… Read More