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Why one police chief backs anti-doxxing legislation in Missouri(The Center Square) – Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz supports the anti-doxxing legislation up for consideration in the Missouri Legislature to help protect law enforcement, though he does wonder… Read More
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Proposed Missouri voting law revisions advance in both chambers(The Center Square) – Proposed revisions in Missouri voting laws advanced in both chambers this week with measures addressing how absentee ballots are distributed, clarifying that “only” citizens can legally… Read More
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Confucius Institutes: Criticism, Controversy, and the last one in the stateST. LOUIS, Mo – Last year, Mizzou joined several other universities in closing their Confucius Institute on campus – leaving only one institute still operating in Missouri: Webster… Read More
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House set to adopt Missouri Nuclear Clean Power Act(The Center Square) – The Missouri House is set to approve a revived 2020 bill that would allow power companies to bill ratepayers up front for the cost of building… Read More
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Pro-life Advocates Flock to Capitol for Midwest March for LifeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hundreds of Missourians flocked to the Missouri Capitol Wednesday to attend the Midwest March for Life event on the… Read More
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Rick Roeber resigns from Missouri HouseThe Missouri Times — Rep. Rick Roeber, who faces allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his now-adult children, has resigned from the House. His final day will be April… Read More
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Combined local-state tax rate in Missouri stood at 9.2% in 2019(The Center Square) – The effective state and local tax rate for Missouri residents in 2019 was 9.2 percent, the 35th highest percentage among the 50 states, according to… Read More
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Crowded primary key for one Missouri Senate candidateWith the announcement of Senator Roy Blunt’s retirement, all eyes are focused on who will replace Missouri’s senior senator in the 2022 midterm elections. It has… Read More
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Leading Missouri Democrat Senate candidate claims to fight corporate PACs despite lengthy donation historyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After long-time Senator Roy Blunt announced he was not running for reelection in 2021, questions over who would run to fill the seat began… Read More
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Missouri travel group director says ‘2021 will be a great beginning to a comeback for tourism’(The Center Square) – The head of the Missouri Travel Alliance said COVID-19 vaccinations and pent-up demand will spur a revival of tourism in the state this year, which has… Read More
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Backing the Blue: Committee Hears Bill Aimed at Public Safety and Protection of Police OfficersJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After passing through the Senate, a measure to establish various provisions relating to public safety and the protection of police officers was heard in… Read More
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Senate takes a shot at permanently allowing sale of mixed drinks to go(The Missouri Times) — The Missouri Senate perfected its version of a bill Monday evening that would allow bars and restaurants to permanently sell alcoholic drinks to go. Read More
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Kehoe announces 2024 gubernatorial run, forgoing US Senate bid(The Missouri Times) — Instead of making a bid for Roy Blunt’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe said he will run for… Read More
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Massive Missouri education reform bill set to emerge soon after closed-door talks(The Center Square) – With Missouri lawmakers returning from spring break this week to resume their 2021 legislative session, among priorities to be resolved in Jefferson City before May 14’s… Read More
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Parson taps new curators for MU board(The Missouri Times) — After months of consideration, Gov. Mike Parson named two appointments to the University of Missouri (MU) Board of Curators this week.Read full… Read More
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Attorney General Eric Schmitt Takes on Biden AdministrationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is putting the full weight of the Attorney General’s Office behind opposing President Joe Biden and congressional democrats with… Read More
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Lucas Kunce’s switch on abortion raises question if there’s still room for pro-life Democrats in Missouri(The Missouri Times) – As he campaigns for U.S. Senate, Lucas Kunce, a Democrat, has touted his commitment to “reproductive freedom.” But that wasn’t always the case,… Read More
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Bills to Watch in Second Half of 2021 Legislative SessionJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With the first half of the 2021 legislative session officially in the books, many bills are still working their way through the legislative process. Here is… Read More
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Dead Missouri measure to cut loathed personal property taxes revived(The Center Square) – The Missouri Senate Monday night rejected a proposed five-year phase-out of the state’s property tax that could have saved state taxpayers nearly $1.5 billion by 2027. Read More
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Multiple Events Organized as Pro-life Efforts Continue in MissouriJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Multiple pro-life events commenced in Missouri this week including the Show Me Life Legislative Action web event and the Show Me Abolition rally. Read More