State Government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt pledges to fight a federal court’s decision blocking Missouri’s abortion banJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Eric Schmitt immediately said he will be asking the Supreme Court to review a case after a federal appeals court blocked Missouri’s… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s congressional delegation rallies to secure $900M F/A-18 order(The Center Square) – Missouri’s congressional delegation is rallying behind a proposed $900 million allocation for Boeing to build 12 F/A-18 Super Hornets at its plant near St. Louis. The… Read More
State Government
$3 court surcharge for sheriff’s retirement system ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court, possibly returning millions to Missourians(The Center Square) – A lawsuit over a $3 surcharge on a speeding ticket might mean hundreds of thousands who also paid the fee can reclaim millions after the Missouri… Read More
State Government
Ashcroft’s Faith and Freedom Rally to feature former U.S. Secretary of State Mike PompeoSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is hosting his second Faith and Freedom Rally on July 17, and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is… Read More
State Government
Committee chairs call for Missouri special session on unresolved agricultural issues(The Center Square) – Four agriculture committee chairs are requesting Gov. Mike Parson call a special session to once-and-for-all establish a state eminent domain policy and extend tax credit programs… Read More
State Government
Lieutenant Governor Kehoe fights for Missouri businessesThe Office of Missouri Lieutenant Governor has created a national Buy Missouri economic development initiative to help promote Missouri-based businesses and products. … Read More
State Government
KCPD retains current funding for now as Jackson County Judge blocks budget cutsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County Judge issued a stay order Tuesday morning on a lawsuit filed by the Kansas City Board of Police… Read More
State Government
Missouri officials approve corrected version of petition seeking vote on gas tax(The Center Square) – Less than a day after rejecting a petition for a vote on a gas tax, Missouri officials received and approved a corrected petition and posted it… Read More
State Government
Kansas City Council members who voted to ‘defund police’ may be subject to fines and removal according to state lawKANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners filed a lawsuit aimed at Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council after they voted to move… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s treasurer opposes Biden administration’s influence on divesting in fuel companies(The Center Square) –Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and 14 other Republican state treasurers are questioning President Joe Biden’s administration pressuring of U.S. banks and financial institutions to not lend to… Read More
State Government
Judge orders hearing on June 18 in Missouri Medicaid expansion lawsuit(The Center Square) – A lawsuit seeking to uphold a voter-approved constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid coverage in Missouri will go to trial on June 18 before Judge Jon Beetem… Read More
State Government
In rare move, Missouri Ethics Commission referred case against Democrat Rep. Mackey to local prosecutorJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In April of last year, a complaint against Rep. Ian Mackey was filed to the Missouri… Read More
State Government
COVID-19 vaccinations boost Missouri tourism toward recovery(The Center Square) – Memorial Day weekend often marks the end of the school year and the start of family vacations and trips. After pandemic restrictions in 2020 kept most… Read More
State Government
Northland Kansas City legislators request special session in response to “defunding of the Kansas City Police Department”KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The massive budget cut to the Kansas City Police Department voted on by Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council is receiving vast criticism… Read More
State Government
Show Me the Vote Event focuses on voting processes, regulations and election security for Missouri electionsCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The Boone County Pachyderm Club and Boone County Muleskinners hosted a bipartisan voter education forum last week focusing on the voting process, regulations and election… Read More
State Government
Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from ‘defunding’ police(The Center Square) – Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation… Read More
State Government
Joplin Mayor likely saves life after man’s arm was severed by a trainJOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley was on his way to a morning meeting yesterday when he was held up at an intersection by a train stopped… Read More
State Government
KC Police Chief pleads for increased funding as hire freeze and staffing shortages worsenKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith announced that the department has been under a hiring freeze recently, and the freeze will continue if proper… Read More
State Government
Petition drive seeks to stop Missouri from raising gas tax in October(The Center Square) – A taxpayers advocacy group is launching a petition initiative to gather 100,000 signatures this summer to stop Missouri from implementing gas tax hikes in October. Missouri… Read More
State Government
2021 legislative session concludes with good news for Missouri gun ownersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the final minutes of the 2021 legislative session dwindled down on Friday, lawmakers in the Missouri House passed a bill aimed at protecting Missourians’ Second… Read More