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Wrap-up of 2021 Legislative SessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Due to last year’s legislative session being cut short amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 session promised to be a busy one. Here’s a look at… Read More
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Judge rejects motion to dismiss felony charges against KC detective in 2019 fatal shooting of a manKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge rejected a motion last month to dismiss felony charges against a Kansas City police detective in the fatal shooting of… Read More
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Attorney General Eric Schmitt files suit against St. Louis County Department of Public Health and county officialsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, the St. Louis County Department of Public Health and its Director,… Read More
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Health orders in Boone County and Columbia expire on Wednesday and won’t be renewed, officials sayCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The COVID-19 health orders for Boone County and the City of Columbia expire Wednesday and will not be renewed, according to city and county officials. Read More
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Gov. Mike Parson announces Missouri will stop participating in all federal pandemic related unemployment benefits, citing “labor shortage” in the stateJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson held a press conference on Tuesday to announce that Missouri will end participation in all federal pandemic related unemployment benefits effective… Read More
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After years of failed attempts, an ESA bill is finally headed to the Governor’s deskJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After years of failed attempts to get through the legislature, an Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) bill has finally been passed through both chambers and… Read More
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Missouri Gov. Parson directs state offices to return to in-person work by May 17(The Center Square) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state employees to return to in-person work no later than Monday, May 17. Gov. Parson, who resisted calls… Read More
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Prices soar as buyers battle for Missouri residential real estate(The Center Square) – Home buyers in Missouri must possess determination and patience to purchase a house in the current market. If you’re selling, the price of your house is… Read More
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Rockwood Literacy Speech Coordinator advocated for hiding school curriculum from parentsST. LOUIS, Mo. – Rockwood School District has come under fire recently after a school administrator lobbied for teachers to hide race-based content in their curriculum from parents. Read More
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Blake Rollins named Missouri Farm Bureau CAOAfter working on agriculture policy on the national level, Blake Rollins is joining the Missouri Farm Bureau as its new chief administrative officer (CAO). “I’m honored to have… Read More
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Missouri Farm Bureau president testifies before Congress on rural broadbandThe Missouri Times – Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins testified before a congressional subcommittee this week to advocate for greater access to affordable broadband,… Read More
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Struggle to find employees worse now than before pandemic(The Center Square) – Businesses might have struggled to find employees before the COVID-19 pandemic as unemployment was at record-low levels in early 2020. But as Missouri and the rest of… Read More
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Police reform bill that would ban respiratory chokeholds by police passed by Senate, begins process in the HouseJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A police reform bill was passed through a House committee on Wednesday that would prohibit the use of respiratory chokeholds by police officers, among… Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Governor Mike Parson works to put Missouri on the path of economic prosperityEXCLUSIVE – Gov. Mike Parson sat down with The Heartlander on Wednesday to discuss workforce development, the improvement of Missouri’s economy and ongoing efforts… Read More
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This is How Much Missouri Spends on Gambling(The Center Square) – The 465 commercial casinos operating in the United States at the end of 2019 reported a combined revenue of $43.6 billion – an all-time high. Gambling… Read More
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Boone County Democratic Party raffle leads to legal gray areaCOLUMBIA, Mo – The Boone County Democratic Party recently held a fundraising raffle for a chance to win a Lux Pass to a… Read More
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Parson asks UM Curator David Steelman to resignJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson asked David Steelman to resign from the University of Missouri Board of Curators last week after allowing Steelman to stay on… Read More
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Public hearing held over bill to ban the use of The 1619 ProjectJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A public hearing over a bill to ban the use of The New York Times’ 1619 Project in public schools… Read More
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Attorney General Eric Schmitt announces support for congressional term limitsAs candidates for the 2022 U.S. Senate race prepare to launch their campaign platforms, Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that he supports the U.S. Read More
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Randall Williams resigns as health director; Robert Knodell named acting chiefThe Missouri Times — Dr. Randall Williams resigned as Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) director Tuesday. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Robert Knodell, his… Read More