State Government
Missouri’s school choice program underway, in the process of finding a directorMissouri’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program took effect on August 28, beginning the implementation process of an education savings accounts (ESAs) program for Missouri… Read More
National, State Government
Wentzville Marine among those killed in terrorist attacks at Kabul airportWENTZVILLE, Mo. – A 20-year-old Marine from Missouri was among those killed in the pair of suicide bombings at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday. Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s congressional delegation comments on Afghanistan bombings, deaths of U.S. service members(The Center Square) – Missouri’s eight members of Congress are sounding off after Thursday’s bombings at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense reported 13 American service… Read More
State Government
Homeless shelter in Springfield continues to grow, helping hundreds off the streetsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Reverend Everett Cook and his wife Esther started Victory Mission in 1976 to help feed homeless individuals in the Downtown Springfield area, offering free sandwiches… Read More
State Government
Lawsuit claims Springfield Public Schools violated employee’s First Amendment rights during professional development on equity(The Center Square) – Two employees of the Springfield Public Schools filed a federal lawsuit contending their First Amendment rights were violated during a professional development session on equity and… Read More
State Government
Springfield adult high school tailors the program to adults’ circumstances rather than teenagers’SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – MERS Goodwill opened four Excel adult high schools in 2018 as a more family-friendly tool for individuals to earn their high school diplomas, tailoring the… Read More
State Government
Pro-police group successfully gathers the required signatures to recall Councilman Eric Bunch for voting to cut KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A pro-police group called Take KC Back has announced that they have turned in the required number of petition signatures to the KC city… Read More
State Government
Missouri students will swab themselves as K-12 schools start free COVID testing(The Center Square) – In addition to learning to line up for lunch, some Missouri students will soon learn how to swab their nostrils to detect a COVID-19 infection. The… Read More
State Government
Schmitt files suit against Columbia Public Schools for mask mandateCOLUMBIA, Mo. – In his latest bout against mask mandates in Missouri, Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed suit on Tuesday against Columbia Public Schools and other district officials… Read More
State Government
Missouri plans broadband expansion with $400 million in federal COVID relief funds(The Center Square) – The day after Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a $400 million broadband infrastructure plan, he emphasized no tax revenue was being awarded to a new Internet… Read More
State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt files suit against Jackson County mask mandateJACKSON COUNTY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt continued his fight against mask mandates on Thursday when he filed suit against Jackson County’s recently… Read More
State Government
Small Business Spotlight: Cancer diagnosis helps Springfield woman find passion for her new businessSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a skin cancer diagnosis a little over a year ago, one Springfield woman was inspired to pursue an idea that has now grown into… Read More
State Government
Missouri State Fair is in full swing for the Show-Me State’s BicentennialSEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair kicked off on Thursday to celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial at the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The fair lasts until Sunday and tickets… Read More
State Government
Illinois farmers concerned about energy, taxes, government spending(The Center Square) – Since Gov. J.B. Pritzker said thanks to a “boatload” of federal tax dollars, local governments should freeze or lower property taxes. Illinois farmers are getting concerned… Read More
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
National, State Government
Missouri and Texas Attorneys General receive “huge victory” in court requiring Biden administration to reinstate MPP programMissouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt received a “huge victory” alongside Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Friday when a federal judge ordered the Biden… 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
5th Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza event returning in September for a day full of fall festivitiesCAMDENTON, Mo. – Sept. 25 marks the return of Camdenton’s fall family festival as Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza will be returning for its 5th… 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
New Non-Profit looks to make noise in Springfield city governmentSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – J. Michael Hasty; United States Army war veteran and former City Council candidate in 2021 has drummed up a helpful non-profit organization to help the… Read More