State Government
Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from ‘defunding’ police(The Center Square) – Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation… Read More
State Government
Petition drive seeks to stop Missouri from raising gas tax in October(The Center Square) – A taxpayers advocacy group is launching a petition initiative to gather 100,000 signatures this summer to stop Missouri from implementing gas tax hikes in October. Missouri… Read More
National
Republican governors urge Biden administration to take action at border(The Center Square) – A group of 20 Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of… Read More
State Government
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
State Government
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
State Government
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
State Government
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
State Government
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
State Government
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
National
Amid Senate rumors, Jason Smith to hold reception at Mar-a-LagoThe Missouri Times – Congressman Jason Smith, a potential candidate to take over Roy Blunt’s seat in the Senate, is hosting a fundraiser at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home… Read More
State Government
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
National
Rundown of GOP Ticket for 2022 U.S. Senate BidJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With the news of long-time Senator Roy Blunt opting out of running for reelection in 2022, the Republican side of the ticket is intensifying… Read More
State Government
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
State Government
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
State Government
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