Crime
Missouri lawmakers have another chance to create a violent offender registryCreation of a violent offender registry has been reintroduced in the Missouri General Assembly. According to state Rep. Lane Roberts, R-Joplin, individuals convicted of first- and… Read More
Missouri
Missouri Senate bills would change ballot initiative process(The Center Square) – A number of bills filed in the Missouri legislature would change the way constitutional amendments and laws would make it to the ballot and the number… Read More
Congress, Missouri
Missouri’s new U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt a prime candidate for Judiciary Committee but can have big impact elsewhere, Hawley says.Eric Schmitt arguably provided more oversight of the Biden administration as Missouri’s attorney general than did the entire previous Congress. Indeed, by the Associated Press’s… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Op-Ed: Liberal religious leaders are shooting themselves in the foot by suing over Missouri’s abortion banA small group of liberal religious leaders is suing the state of Missouri over its abortion ban, ironically claiming access to abortion is part of their religion. Although HB… Read More
Sports
Uplifting: Missouri powerlifter qualifies for Special Olympics World Games in BerlinSAVANNAH, Mo. – A Savannah powerlifter will compete in the main event at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on June 17. Charlie Phillips, 26,… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri AG promises legal action to remove school officials on drag shows(The Heartlander) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is prepared to force out the school district officials who allowed young students to attend a… Read More
Employment, Missouri
Missouri allocates $30M in federal ARPA funds to 19 organizations for workforce training(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday the distribution of $30 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to 19 organizations throughout the state. The… Read More
Education, Missouri
Citizen concerned over lewd books in this Missouri school district was immediately shown the door by his school board. But he’s not going anywhereA citizen distressed about lewd books in school libraries was immediately gaveled down during public comments to the Lee’s Summit, Missouri school board, and was promptly escorted out of the meeting… Read More
Missouri, Recreation
Real treehouses come to life as Airbnb rentals in Southwest MissouriBARRY COUNTY, Mo. – As treehouse homes become more popular and readily available across the country, the Ozarks has seen a recent uptick in treehouse vacation rentals. … Read More
Internet, Missouri
Opposite rural corners of Missouri getting one third of $261M in ARPA broadband funds(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday more than $90 million of a $261 million broadband infrastructure grant will go to opposite corners of rural Missouri. The… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri parents are asking what schools, mayor knew about drag performances attended by middle schoolersPublic officials in Columbia, Missouri are on the spot to explain themselves after exposing school children to drag performances under the guise of a diversity celebration for Martin Luther King… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri governor’s spending spree, including a proposed $56 million on pre-K, raises questionsMissouri Gov. Mike Parson unveiled a number of ambitious spending initiatives in his State of the State speech , including $56 million to expand pre-kindergarten options that some are… Read More
Missouri Legislature
‘Tired of seeing us bicker’: Missouri’s elected leaders hope divisiveness is over(The Center Square) – Missourians are tired of divisiveness and bickering amongst elected leaders and want progress, according to leaders from both parties. Following Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s … Read More
Public Education
New Missouri bill would ensure district voters get say in 4-day school weekA Missouri state representative is pushing back after the Independence School District (ISD) became the largest in the state to adopt a four-day school week, despite opposition from parents. Rep. Read More
Education, Missouri
Could Missouri implement merit-based teacher pay?(The Heartlander) — The Missouri legislature is considering merit-based pay to increase teacher salaries and improve the quality of teaching in the classroom. “If we just keep raising the floor… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Missouri AG Bailey prioritizing Biden social media collusion lawsuit, defending Second Amendment law(The Center Square) – A lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for alleged collusion with social media companies and defending Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act are priorities for Republican Attorney… Read More
Missouri, State Government
Gov. Parson proposes $859M to expand I-70 through Missouri(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s proposed budget includes almost a billion dollars to rebuild and expand I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. “To those who… Read More
Culture
Americans are rethinking education prioritiesWhen it comes to education, the American public has some new priorities. In the wake of the pandemic, 55% of Americans agree schools should be rethinking how they educate, while… Read More
Culture, Public Education
St. Louis Hospital advises school district to hide student’s ‘chest binding’ from parentsA Missouri hospital advised a public school district to hide information about students engaged in “chest-binding” from their parents. The revelations came only after a public records request by… Read More
Missouri
New federal grant brings Missouri early childhood programs total to $44M(The Center Square) – Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will receive a $4 million federal grant to improve and expand access to early childhood programs. The grant brings… Read More