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New camera technology scans license plates, helps Springfield Police solve major crimesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is currently testing a new way to catch criminals around the city via specialized license plate scanning technology. Read More
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As Missouri Universities empower gun owners, Missouri State refuses to change policiesCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri System Board of Curators voted last month to eliminate a rule that allowed only employees to keep firearms in their vehicles… Read More
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Taylor Burks Announces Record Support in Q4 HaulASHLAND, Mo. – Taylor Burks, candidate for Missouri’s 4th congressional district, announced that his campaign raised $229,227.26 in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing his total haul for… Read More
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Midwest earthquake could cause $300 billion in damage, nation’s costliest disaster(The Center Square) – If a major earthquake occurred in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone, researchers say it could be the costliest natural disaster in the nation’s history. In preparation… Read More
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Legislators seek to boost Missouri biodiesel with $120 million in tax credits(The Center Square) – A $120 million tax credit for biodiesel producers and retail service stations will spur economic development in Missouri over a six-year period, according to a… Read More
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Gov. Parson proposes new office to prevent flooding and droughts in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has proposed a $10.4 million plan to introduce a new office that will help prevent and respond to flooding and… Read More
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Missouri considers pension changes to solve teacher shortage(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering changes to Missouri’s teacher and non-certified school employee pension plans to alleviate pandemic-related teacher and staff shortages. HB2114, sponsored by… Read More
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Hawley pushes stepped-up human trafficking reformsIn a press conference last week that lasted nearly two hours, President Joe Biden expressed frustration with efforts by the opposition party to thwart the more ambitious aspects of his… Read More
State Government
Missouri AG sues nine more school districts over mask requirements(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Monday filed lawsuits against nine public school districts with mask requirements. Schmitt, a candidate for the seat of retiring… Read More
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Republican Sherri Gallick makes plans to run for state representative for Cass and Bates CountiesBusinesswoman Sherri Gallick has formed her candidate committee to run for state representative. With redistricting underway, the proposed district boundaries currently include Cass and Bates Counties. A member… Read More
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Major student loan lender enters multi-million dollar civil settlement with Missouri Attorney General Eric SchmittJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced earlier this month that one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers has entered a civil settlement agreement… Read More
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Liberal activist Gwendolyn Grant elected chair of Coordinating Board for Higher EducationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democrat activist Gwendolyn Grant was recently elected chair of Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) after spending years building a reputation supporting far-left… Read More
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MoDOT installs new GPS tracking and safety system in all heavy duty trucks and spreaders across MissouriThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began testing a new GPS tracking system in approximately 1,200 heavy duty trucks in 2020. With the assistance of visual mapping, the… Read More
State Government
Gov. Mike Parson delivers 2022 State of the State address to Missouri General AssemblyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson delivered the annual State of the State address on Wednesday, outlining his administration’s efforts towards improving Missouri’s economy, workforce development and… Read More
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Nonprofit pays MU Extension $750K for more fresh produce to SNAP recipients(The Center Square) – Availability of fresh produce for low-income families in western Missouri might grow after a nonprofit agreed to pay more than $750,000 to the University of Missouri… Read More
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Wright County law enforcement agencies come together to form large task force unit to cover higher crimes ratesWRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. – Wright County law enforcement agencies are coming together to create a new special operations unit to tackle rising crime rates amid ongoing staffing shortages. Read More
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Dark money group takes millions of out-of-state dollars to push ranked-choice voting system that some say favors DemocratsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group named ‘Better Elections’ is taking millions of dollars from a dark money nonprofit to overhaul Missouri elections and implement ranked-choice voting (RCV). The group… Read More
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Army veteran Aaron McMullen announces state representative campaignHailing from Jackson County, veteran Aaron McMullen has announced his campaign for state representative. This district is currently found within the city of Independence. The only Republican currently… Read More
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Local teacher Rachl Aguirre to run for state representativeLongtime teacher Rachl Aguirre has thrown her hat in the ring for the Republican primary on August 2nd. Running for an open seat, Rachl hopes to become the… Read More
State Government
Legislation looks to put a halt on the number of catalytic converter thefts in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 2022 Legislative Session is underway, and State Rep. Hardy Billington hopes to pass a bill to curb the rise of catalytic converter thefts… Read More