WATCH: State Rep. Walsh praises Rush Limbaugh Day on House floor
State Rep. Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, took to the House floor Thursday to praise Rush Limbaugh as the chamber voted on creating a day in his…
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GOP-led Missouri House votes to create ‘Rush Limbaugh Day’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted in favor of creating “Rush Limbaugh Day.” The GOP-led House on Thursday tacked the…
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Bill for limited Missouri school voucher program passes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved a tax credit program to pay for kids to go to private schools. The Republican-led Senate…
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Missouri state workers ordered to return to office by May 17
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state workers to return to their offices for in-person work no later than May…
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Missouri lawmakers vote to elevate status of National Guard
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would make the Missouri National Guard its own department…
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Missouri lawmakers pass bill to close public records
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill to limit public access to a number of government records. The Republican-led House…
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Missouri House votes to crack down on highway protests
The Republican-led House voted 98-50 to pass the…
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Missouri House votes against virus rules for businesses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted in favor of barring state and local officials from putting any restrictions on businesses,…
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Officials say coronavirus vaccine requirements not likely in Mid-Missouri
Leaders across the country have been grappling with the idea of “vaccine passports” and other vaccination requirements to take part in public life.…
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Expert: Denying Medicaid expansion might not save Missouri money
The Missouri Senate voted late Wednesday against funding the Medicaid expansion voters approved last year, saying the cost would be too high for the…
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Missouri Senate votes against Medicaid expansion
The Missouri Senate met Wednesday and voted 20-14 against Medicaid expansion.…
Continue Reading Failed guns on buses effort delays Missouri budget debate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A fight over allowing guns on public transportation temporarily derailed debate on the Missouri budget Wednesday before being…
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Missouri bill to block COVID-19 lawsuits hits snag
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri bill to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits has hit a major roadblock in the Legislature. A…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri raise its gas tax?
The last time Missouri’s voters weighed in on the issue, they voted against a gas tax increase. However, legislators are working on a plan that would…
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Missouri Democrats push back against moves to halt Medicaid expansion
Missouri House Democrats and health care advocates said that health care is a basic human need that should be available to workers during a rally…
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House committee endorses proposed gasoline tax increase
A Missouri House committee unanimously endorsed a proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax.…
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State House gives vocal approval to chokehold bill
The bill features a measure that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a respiratory choke-hold unless deadly force is authorized under the…
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Gov. Parson: LIHEAP energy assistance program changes to help more Missourians pay energy bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson is extending the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Energy Assistance (EA) Program for…
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Parson hopes to pick new Missouri health director quickly
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he hopes to have a new health director within the next two months. Parson said Thursday…
Continue Reading Missouri Senate panel votes down Medicaid expansion funding
The budget panel voted 7-7 Wednesday on a Republican-sponsored proposal that would have set money aside to pay for the program. The tie vote meant…
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