Missouri House to continue working despite coronavirus fears
Missouri House leaders said Thursday that the chamber will move ahead next week with its work despite the state Senate taking a break over coronavirus concerns.
Continue ReadingMissouri House leaders said Thursday that the chamber will move ahead next week with its work despite the state Senate taking a break over coronavirus concerns.
Continue ReadingA joint legislative committee on Missouri’s response to the novel coronavirus met Tuesday.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools leaders say they will not be at a Wednesday hearing centered on the use of seclusion rooms.
Continue ReadingThe state of Missouri is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak, despite there being no confirmed cases in the state.
Continue ReadingA Missouri House committee will hear testimony Monday on three bills that would establish regulations to potential pay for college athletes.
Continue ReadingA Mid-Missouri representative has filed a bill meant to help high school students make decisions about their careers.
Continue ReadingMissouri House Democrats are set to discuss Medicaid in the state at a news conference Monday.
Continue ReadingMissouri representatives on both sides of the aisle say finding money in the budget to boost teachers’ pay could prove difficult.
Continue ReadingResearchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.
Continue ReadingA bill filed in the Missouri Senate aims to modify the role of pharmacy benefit managers to combat rising drug prices and provide transparency for patients.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners
Continue ReadingMissouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri is asking lawmakers for an increase in funding.
Continue ReadingA new year brings new laws. Missouri’s corporate tax cut is changing and it is unknown whether the state’s businesses will gain or lose money.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presented a plan to the state’s board of education in early December which would provide teachers a pay raise and target hard-to-fill positions with additional pay incentives.
Continue ReadingA state senator has filed a bill meant to reduce crime in mid-sized cities by providing money for more police officers.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day Missouri lawmakers can begin prefiling bills for the General Assembly’s 2020 session, and more than 300 bills had been pre-filed in the House by 4 p.m. To find a list of the 2020 pre-filed House bills, click here. Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) expects big topics for
Continue ReadingLincoln University in Jefferson City could soon be forced to send more than $3.6M to the federal government on Sept. 30. That money was part of the $7.1 million provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the college last year, as it is one of the state’s two land-grant institutions, the other being the University of
Continue ReadingAn attorney for a government transparency group filed a lawsuit against Missouri lawmakers Wednesday over a public records rule that he claims violates state law. “A Constitutional crisis is being whipped up in the state of Missouri,” attorney Mark Pedroli, of the Sunshine and Government Accountability Project, wrote in the lawsuit against the state House of
Continue ReadingA well-known local Democrat said Thursday that she will seek a state Senate seat, setting up a primary in the race for the 19th District. Judy Baker, a former state representative who lives in Columbia, in a news release announced her campaign for the seat currently held by Republican Caleb Rowden. The district covers Boone
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