QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the state legislature establish Rush Limbaugh Day in Missouri?
Last week the Missouri House approved a proposal to designate Jan. 12 as Rush Limbaugh Day.
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State budget approved by the House and being sent to the Governor for approval
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state budget has been passed by the House and will move onto Gov. Mike Parson’s desk and needs to be signed by July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year. The state budget will need to be passed for 2022. The anticipated budget will be around $35 billion dollars.
Continue Reading 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 honor.
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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 provision on another bill, which then passed the chamber. Several Missouri state lawmakers have proposed honoring the late Limbaugh every Jan. 12, his birthday. The Cape Girardeau native gained national fame
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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 voted 20-13 Thursday to send the bill to Gov. Mike Parson. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that in turn would dole out scholarships. Donors would get
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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 17.
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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 within state government. The bill passed Wednesday by the House now goes to Gov. Mike Parson. It previously passed the Senate. The National Guard currently is part of the state Department
Continue Reading 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 on Wednesday voted 154-1 to send the bill to Gov. Mike Parson. The measure would allow government agencies to close public access to mailing lists with people’s addresses and phone numbers.
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Missouri House votes to crack down on highway protests
The Republican-led House voted 98-50 to pass the bill.
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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, churches or other non-public entities during public health emergencies, except in certain circumstances. The Republican-led House voted 117-23 to send the bill to the Senate ahead of a May 14 deadline to
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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. Here in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson has made it clear he will not support vaccine passports or requirements of any type state-wide.
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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 state.
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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 struck down in the Senate. Republican Sen. Bob Onder on Wednesday tried to strip public transportation funding unless buses and trains allowed people with concealed carry permits to ride. But the top GOP
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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 House committee voted the bill down Monday. The measure was meant to protect hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the pandemic. Republican Gov. Mike Parson says the
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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 raise the tax by 2.5 cents each year for the next five years. The plan would also allow drivers to get rebates for their gas taxes. Missouri’s current 17
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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 Tuesday outside the Missouri Capitol.
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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 law.
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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 one-time primary heating bill payments through May 31 of this year. The state is expanding eligibility for both the heating and cooling programs for Missouri households with incomes up to 135 percent of the
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