State Government
Mike Kehoe announces run for governorMissouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) announced on April 5 that he is running for governor in 2024. As of April 11, he is the only official candidate in the… Read More
State Government
Six of seven Missouri school board incumbents win re-election in April 2022, four races uncalledNine Missouri school districts covered by Ballotpedia held nonpartisan general elections for 18 school board seats on April 5, 2022, including one special election for a one-year term. Four of these… Read More
State Government
The Missouri Supreme Court issued two decisionsThe Missouri Supreme Court has issued two decisions in April 2022 so far. State of Missouri vs. Shawn W. Yount was argued on Feb. 1, 2022, and the opinion was issued… Read More
State Government
Dakota Worrell Announces Candidacy for State Representative of IndependencePro-Liberty candidate Dakota Worrell has announced his candidacy to unseat Rep. Robert Sauls, a Democrat, as State Representative of House District 21, comprised of the city of Independence. Read More
State Government
St. Louis circuit attorney admits ‘mistakes’ in Greitens prosecution(The Center Square) – The Missouri Supreme Court will review a settlement recommending a reprimand – not a suspension, probation or disbarment – for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner… Read More
State Government
Entrepreneur David Casteel Announces Candidacy for State Representative in Jefferson CountySmall-business owner David Casteel has announced his campaign for state representative of House District 97, comprised of parts of Northern Jefferson County including the cities of High Ridge,… Read More
State Government
Sports betting bills gaining traction in KS and MO, but Kansas bill may cause worries for Chiefs fansJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Both Missouri and Kansas state legislatures may be close to passing bills to legalize sports gambling. However, it seems as though the bill on… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s ‘Fast Track’ grant incentive program passes Senate and heads to house for major expansion overhaulJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s “Fast Track” incentive grant program to help adults obtain college degrees or receive advanced job training is now being considered by the House Economic Development… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s recreational cannabis would have one of the nation’s lowest tax rates(The Center Square) – Missouri would have one of the nation’s lowest tax rates on recreational marijuana under two pieces of legislation being debated in the House of Representatives. Read More
State Government
University of Missouri votes to extend test-optional admissions processCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s Faculty Council voted Thursday to extend its highly controversial “test-optional” admissions pilot program that many believe to be antithetical to academic… Read More
State Government
Legalization of sports wagering is a good bet after Kansas House approval, perhaps setting up a new ‘Border War’Even as the University of Kansas Jayhawks were crowned Monday night as NCAA men’s basketball champions, a new Border War of sorts has emerged between Kansas and Missouri:… Read More
National, State Government
Hawley: the Biden administration is about to deepen an illegal immigration, humanitarian disaster of its own makingWith people and drugs flowing into the U.S. from Mexico increasingly unabated, Missouri is now a border state, Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday – while warning that the… Read More
State Government
Students as young as kindergarten can identify as transgender and be taught about it, says suburban Kansas City school officialThe youngest public school children should be taught all about gender identity if they’ve heard anything at all about the topic, and teachers should welcome students as young as kindergarten… Read More
State Government
Three months to voter registration deadline for Missouri’s primaryThe voter registration deadline for Missouri’s 2022 primary election is three months away. Those who wish to vote in-person must be registered by July 6. Registration is possible online, in-person,… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2022 legislative elections will be the first using new district mapsMissouri completed its legislative redistricting on March 15, setting in place district maps that will be in effect for the Nov. 8 elections. Missouri was the 43rd state to complete… Read More
State Government
Jeff Farnan enters Republican Primary to replace Rep. Allen AndrewsCattle farmer Jeff Farnan has joined the crowded Republican primary to become the next state representative of Northwest Missouri’s 1st District. This seat is currently held by Rep. Read More
State Government
Non-profit asks for public’s help in gifting stuffed animals to kids in Missouri dealing with traumaHOLLISTER, Mo. – The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County is asking for the public’s help to continue its mission of giving stuffed animals to kids who have suffered… Read More
State Government
School board elections taking place across nine Missouri school districts in April 2022A total of 18 school board seats across nine Missouri school districts covered by Ballotpedia are up for nonpartisan general election on April 5, 2022, one of which is up for… Read More
State Government
$5.5 million program clears backlog of untested sexual assault kits in Missouri(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today the completion of a $5.5 million program clearing a backlog of 3,298 untested, reported sexual assault kits… Read More
National, State Government
‘LaunchCode’ program helps the incarcerated find employment in tech industryST. LOUIS, Mo. – A St. Louis nonprofit is collaborating with the Missouri Department of Corrections to help those with criminal convictions get back on their feet by… Read More