Education, Mizzou, State Government
New Missouri law bolsters health and academics, helps student athletes market their name, image and likeness(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson highlighted several enhancements to higher education and workforce development in an omnibus education bill he signed into law on Thursday,… Read More
Economy, State Government, Unemployment
Jobs and wages are on the rise in Missouri; state is close to hitting low unemployment record(The Center Square) – More people are working in Missouri and fewer are looking for work than last year, according to Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Read More
Politics, State Government
Missouri General Assembly considered the highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019In 2022, the Missouri General Assembly considered its highest number of government accountability and oversight bills since 2019. The House and Senate considered 108 bills during the 2022 legislative session… Read More
Pandemic, State Government, Transportation
Missouri committee recommends rehab, childcare, rail tax credits for supply chain woes(The Center Square) – Drug rehabilitation, childcare subsidies and tax credits for railroads are a few of the 33 recommendations given to Gov. Mike Parson from the Missouri Supply… Read More
Agriculture, State Government
Farmers will receive 150% of land value under new Missouri eminent domain law(The Center Square) – Utility companies and governments acquiring agricultural or horticultural land through eminent domain will be required to pay 150% of the fair market value… Read More
Courts, State Government
Millions from talcum powder lawsuit funneled to legal services for Missourians in poverty(The Center Square) – A portion of punitive damages from a liability lawsuit ruling on cancer-causing talcum powder will increase funding for civil legal services for Missourians in poverty. “This… Read More
State Government, Water
The main event is coming: Major water line work slated for Jefferson City. Here’s whereJEFFERSON CITY — Missouri American Water says it will begin construction later this month to replace outdated water main pipes in Jefferson City. The main that’s in question… Read More
Public Corruption, State Government
Ripe for theft: Audit explains how mayor of small Missouri town stole thousands of taxpayer dollars(The Center Square) – A town with a population of 318 in southwest Missouri had significant weaknesses in controls that led to misappropriation of thousands of taxpayer dollars by former… Read More
Sports, State Government
Quite the catch: Missouri’s ‘Smallmouth Slam’ now rewarding anglersMissouri bass anglers can now receive rewards from the Missouri Department of Conservation for catching smallmouth bass as part of the department’s “Smallmouth Slam.” The MDC and Missouri Smallmouth Alliance… Read More
State Government
President of St. Louis Aldermanic Board resigns after indictment(The Center Square) – The President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen stated serving the city was “the honor of a lifetime” in his letter of resignation days after… Read More
National, State Government
Indiana AG Todd Rokita taking on Big Tech, BLM and Biden’s immigration policies in courtIndiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has mounted a bevy of lawsuits bolstering conservative priorities during his tenure, quickly launching him as a rising star for the Republican Party. … Read More
National, State Government
Former Kansas woman with desire to attack the U.S. pleads guilty to being leader of an all-female ISIS terrorist unitA former Kansas woman accused of training an all-female battalion of ISIS terrorists in Syria faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, pleaded… Read More
State Government
One month to voter registration deadline for Missouri’s primaryThe voter registration deadline for Missouri’s 2022 primary election is one month away. Those who wish to vote in-person must be registered by July 6. Registration is possible online, in-person,… Read More
National, State Government
Extent of far-left race and sex curricula in schools, and solutions, to be discussed by national panel at free public event in KC MondayFrighteningly fringe curriculum on race and sexuality is much more widespread across America – and much less coincidental – than many parents realize, close observers say. “These aren’t isolated incidents,”… Read More
State Government
St. Louis County employee fired, charged in COVID relief funding scam(The Center Square) –The appointed change management coordinator at the St. Louis County Justice Services Center was fired on Tuesday, hours before pleading not guilty to charges of defrauding the… Read More
State Government
Missouri General Assembly considered the highest number of education bills since 2019In 2022, the Missouri General Assembly considered the highest number of education bills since 2019. The House and Senate considered 149 bills during the 2022 legislative session and 73 in… Read More
State Government
New law expands career and technical education in Illinois schools(The Center Square) – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is applauding a new law that allows students to be introduced to technical education at an earlier age. The … Read More
State Government
Missouri launches $500,000 program to help first responders deal with trauma(The Center Square) – Missouri is launching a $500,000 program to assist first responders in coping with stress or trauma related to their duties. During the final week of… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
State Government
Possible school election bribery case not big enough for a local Kansas prosecutor. Will the attorney general step in?A local prosecutor won’t touch the case, but the Kansas Attorney General’s office may investigate whether a school superintendent attempted to bribe district… Read More