State Government
Missourians keep $144 million under bill eliminating grocery sales tax(The Center Square) – Missouri taxpayers will pay less to feed their families under a new bill eliminating the state tax on groceries. House Bill 1992, sponsored… Read More
State Government
Future of Missouri’s State Senate districts lies in the court’s handsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The future of Missouri’s state Senate districts will now be decided by the courts, as the upper chamber’s bipartisan citizens commission failed to agree… Read More
National, State Government
Texas and Missouri team up to fight illegal immigration, Biden administration(The Center Square) – The attorneys general of Texas and Missouri have been what some may consider an unlikely pair from non-neighboring states, teaming up on lawsuits against the Biden… Read More
National
Two Missourians competing for Team USA in 2022 Beijing OlympicsBEIJING – Two athletes from Missouri are headed to Beijing to represent Team USA at the 2022 Olympics for their first time. Ian Quinn and Jincy Dunne will… Read More
National
Texas attorney general to host border summit with 12 state AGs(The Center Square) – The ongoing illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says, is an opportunity for the nation to unite, because “we’re in… Read More
State Government
Missouri AG sues nine more school districts over mask requirements(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Monday filed lawsuits against nine public school districts with mask requirements. Schmitt, a candidate for the seat of retiring… Read More
State Government
Major student loan lender enters multi-million dollar civil settlement with Missouri Attorney General Eric SchmittJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced earlier this month that one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers has entered a civil settlement agreement… Read More
State Government
Gov. Mike Parson delivers 2022 State of the State address to Missouri General AssemblyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson delivered the annual State of the State address on Wednesday, outlining his administration’s efforts towards improving Missouri’s economy, workforce development and… Read More
Missouri, Uncategorized
Historic Greer Mill near Alton continues to receive upgrades thanks to contributions from locals and the U.S. Forest ServiceALTON, Mo. – The historic Greer Mill in Oregon County, once known as Greer Roller Mill, is getting another facelift due to donations and contributions from community members. … Read More
National, State Government
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments from Missouri, Louisiana attorneys general against Biden’s CMS vaccine mandateWASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court will hear opening oral arguments tomorrow morning for Missouri and Louisiana’s lawsuit against President Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal healthcare… Read More
State Government
‘School choice’ becomes a legislative priority for Missouri’s education department in 2022(The Center Square) – One word from one state agency is raising eyebrows throughout Missouri. Dozens of organizations publish thousands of words outlining priorities for the upcoming Missouri legislative session. Read More
State Government
Springfield Public Schools refuse to obey Missouri judge’s ruling and AG Schmitt’s cease and desist lettersSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled last month that local health departments cannot issue public health orders such as mask mandates, and that all… Read More
State Government
Attorney General urges Missouri parents to report public school mask mandates, quarantines(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Wednesday urged Missourians to report any public school district with a mask mandate, quarantines or other COVID-19 health requirements… Read More
National, Uncategorized
Fundraising efforts come together to save the historic ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge in Brumley, MissouriBRUMLEY, Mo. – The historic 90-year-old ‘swinging’ Grand Auglaize Bridge is in danger of permanently closing after a lack of maintenance funding led to a ‘poor’ condition rating… Read More
National, State Government
New Dinosaur species discovered in Bollinger County, MissouriBOLLINGER COUNTY, MO — A group of scientists discovered a new dinosaur species earlier this week in southern Missouri, and many researchers believe it will lead to a… Read More
State Government
State Sen. Rick Brattin joins crowded GOP field vying for Missouri’s 4th Congressional SeatState Sen. Rick Brattin announced his bid for Missouri’s open 4th congressional seat last month, joining a growing list of Republican contenders vying to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler… Read More
State Government
Parson postpones trip to Israel due to country’s COVID restrictions(The Center Square) – After Israel stopped allowing entry to foreign travelers on Sunday due to the new COVID-19 variant, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Monday postponed his trip… Read More
National, State Government
Hartville, Missouri is the new center of population for the United States, according to the CensusHARTVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Census Bureau has named Hartville, Missouri, a small town of 594 people in Southern Missouri, the population center of the United States based… Read More
State Government
Warren County chosen for AFG new processing plant, bringing several hundred new jobs to the areaWarren County, Mo. – Warren County has been chosen as the site for a new beef processing plant by the American Foods Group (AFG). A… Read More
State Government
Pro-CRT teacher and Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representativeMARYVILLE, Mo. – Former Maryville High School teacher and progressive Democrat Jess Piper is running for state representative in the vastly conservative HD 1 in Northwest Missouri. Read More