State Government
Indiana AG appeals injunction allowing biological boy to play girls softballA “common sense” law in Indiana requiring girls sports teams to be made up of only biological girls has been successfully challenged, but the state’s attorney general is fighting back. … Read More
State Government
Missouri Dept. of Conservation’s $70K grant to nonprofit expands outdoor accessibility(The Center Square) – A grant of $70,000 from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to the Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will assist in the purchase of four track chairs and… Read More
Opinion, State Government
Op-Ed: College Savings Month: Make a Plan to Pay for Higher EducationAccording to a Georgetown University study, the cost of higher education has increased 169% over the last 40 years. And according to Sallie… Read More
State Government
Missouri marijuana legalization fight enters new arena with court challengeRecreational marijuana has one more major hurdle to clear before landing on Missouri’s November ballot: a lawsuit challenging the vote’s legality. The lawsuit, filed by substance… Read More
State Government
Governor aiming for permanent income tax cut, rather than one-time rebate, in Missouri legislative special sessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With 40-year-high inflation continually causing citizens to spend more for everyday items, legislators and political leaders are gearing up for a special session intended… Read More
State Government
Federal report calls out Illinois for not reporting unemployment fraud(The Center Square) – The federal government issued a scathing report on the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s failure to disclose misspending during the pandemic. A report… Read More
State Government
Marine veteran and retired KCPD Sgt. Eben Hall running for state representative in Missouri District 38CLAY COUNTY, Mo. – Marine veteran and retired police Sgt. Eben Hall is running for state representative in Missouri House District 38 in Clay County, vowing to support… Read More
State Government
Mazzie Boyd running for HD 2 on pro-small business and pro-Second Amendment PlatformJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Former Trump White House aide Mazzie Boyd is running for Missouri state representative on a platform of reducing taxes, bolstering small businesses and protecting… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson granted the fewest pardons in 2022 in JuneIn June, Gov. Michael Parson (R) granted nine pardons. June had the fewest pardons this year. Parson granted the highest number of pardons in February with 29 pardons. In 2022,… Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. The territory… Read More
State Government
Pritzker under fire for continued COVID emergency mandates(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to be in a state of emergency, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s continued COVID-19 declarations. The Land of Lincoln is one of 14… Read More
State Government
Parson signs $15 million manufacturing bill in St. LouisST. LOUIS, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a $15 million manufacturing bill in St. Louis last week designed to increase production of technology and medicine in… Read More
State Government
Kansas House candidate Mike Thompson – not the one you think – is a new voice of experience for Wyandotte CountyKansas House candidate Mike Thompson has done more things in his life than Forrest Gump. Gas pumper. Railroad man. Shipyard man. Sailor. Navy Seal. Army chaplain. Hospital chaplain. Read More
State Government
Governor Parson signed 28 bills in JuneDuring the month of June, Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed 28 bills into law. Below is a list of bills signed on each date. June 7: House Bill 1600, House… Read More
State Government
Missourians file for $1 million in tax credits in first weeks of private scholarship program(The Center Square) – Missouri received applications for approximately $1 million in tax credits to fund scholarships to select private elementary and secondary schools during the first two weeks… Read More
State Government
Missouri becomes 10th state to create prison nurseries with new law, $495,000 budget(The Center Square) – Children born to inmates in Missouri’s prisons will be allowed to reside with their mothers in the institution under a new law. Beginning July 1, 2025,… Read More
State Government
New Missouri law ends restrictions on visiting patients in long-term care, hospitals(The Center Square) – A bill allowing “compassionate care visitors” access to patients of hospitals or residents of long-term care facilities was signed into law Thursday by Missouri Republican… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson to veto tax credit while approving Missouri’s $47.5 billion budget(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson signaled a veto of a bill giving some Missourians a tax credit of $500 to $1,000 for 2021 when he… Read More
State Government
New Missouri law requires photo ID to vote in November midterms, thereafter(The Center Square) – Missouri’s elections are secure and Republican Gov. Mike Parson said a bill he signed into law requiring a photo identification to vote would maintain that… Read More
State Government
Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping ‘Green New Deal’(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies. Midcontinent Independent… Read More