National, State Government
25 Republican governors call on Biden to prioritize U.S. oil and gas productionFrom oil rich North Dakota, U.S. senators introduce energy independence legislation (The Center Square) – North Dakota can produce enough crude oil to offset dependence on Russian imports, but the… Read More
State Government
Missouri state senator files Parents’ Bill of Rights, aims to increase transparency with school boardsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Andrew Koenig is sponsoring a Parents’ Bill of Rights in an effort to create more transparency between school districts and students’ parents. … Read More
State Government
Business-Owner Carla Klaskin Announces Candidacy for State Representative for Wentzville, Lake St. LouisSmall business owner and community volunteer Carla Klaskin has announced her candidacy for State Representative of House District 63, in St. Charles County. “As a small… Read More
National, State Government
Tax Foundation gives Missouri favorable ratings in corporate tax competitiveness(The Center Square) – A report from the Tax Foundation finds Missouri’s tax rate for businesses to be among the lowest in the nation, but the state can still improve… Read More
National, State Government
Hartzler claims Trump card in fight for president’s endorsement: his own agendaGOP candidates vying for retiring Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat are jostling for former President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement. But while one currently seems to have Trump’s fickle… Read More
State Government
Buddy Hardin announces campaign for State Representative in St. CharlesA St. Charles man with strong ties to the criminal justice system has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the City of St. Charles. Buddy Hardin recently… Read More
State Government
Campaign finance systems Madigan allegedly used for personal gain still exist(The Center Square) – A good–government group says a major flaw in Illinois campaign finance law allows one individual to wield immense political power and more needs to be done… Read More
State Government
Retired Navy Commander James Musgraves Announces Candidacy to Replace Rep. Sara WalshCOLUMBIA, MO – Retired U.S. Navy Commander James Musgraves announced today his candidacy for State Representative of House District 50, a newly drawn district that includes the southside of… Read More
State Government
Pro-police advocates raise the alarm as Kansas City mayor seeks more control over the police budgetAfter an illegal attempt to defund police in 2021, the mayor of Kansas City is once again proposing to take $37 million out of next year’s police budget… Read More
National, State Government
Bill would prohibit Missourians from doing business with Russia(The Center Square) – Private and public entities receiving taxpayer funds in Missouri will be prohibited from entering contracts with Russia under a proposed bill introduced Tuesday in the House… Read More
State Government
Prosecutors indict former House Speaker Michael Madigan on 22 counts of corruption(The Center Square) – Prosecutors indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on 22 counts of corruption Tuesday. U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch Jr. announced the charges Tuesday afternoon, connecting… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s public retirement systems asked to divest of Russian investments(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Tuesday requested an emergency meeting of the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System’s (MOSERS) Board of Trustees to prevent the… Read More
State Government
Longtime New Madrid County resident Donnie Brown to run for state representativeLifelong Missourian Donnie Brown has announced his bid for state representative of the new 149th District of Missouri, which includes Mississippi County, New Madrid County, and North Pemiscot… Read More
State Government
Coach Matthew Griese Announces Candidacy for State Representative of Lake St. Louis, Dardenne PrairieCollege Baseball Coach Matthew Griese has announced his candidacy for State Representative of House District 108 in St. Charles County. The 24 year old Republican will pitch his… Read More
State Government
Bill would tie Missouri’s higher education funding to graduate earnings(The Center Square) – The Missouri Legislature would use a scoring system based on the earnings of graduates to allocate funding for higher education under a proposed bill. Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson names ‘acting’ health director for stability, avoids Senate confirmation(The Center Square) – After naming Paula Nickelson as acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Tuesday, Republican Gov. Mike Parson said she could serve… Read More
State Government
Police Foundation of KC brings in $1.2 million at fundraising event to support the Kansas City Police DepartmentKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Police Foundation of Kansas City hosted its eighth annual “A Call for Backup” fundraising event on Friday, bringing in an impressive $1.2 million… Read More
State Government
St. Louis is Missouri’s last region with a mask mandate after county ends requirement(The Center Square) – St. Louis County ended its COVID-19 mask mandate this week, leaving the City of St. Louis as the only large city in Missouri with a mask… Read More
National, State Government
Veterans Advocate PAC Endorses Taylor Burks for CongressASHLAND, Mo. – Taylor Burks’ campaign announced today that the Disabled Veterans Coalition PAC has endorsed his run for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. Disabled Veterans Coalition is an expenditure-only political action… Read More
State Government
Parkville Businessman Tom Hutsler Announces Candidacy for State Representative in Platte CountyPRESS RELEASE – Plate County native Tom Hutsler has announced his candidacy for State Representative of House District 12. The district includes Parkville and Riverside in the southern… Read More