by Alisa Nelson | Apr 18, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
The Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a controversial education package. Gathering the votes likely took some whipping. The plan passed Thursday by a vote of 82-69, with 82 being the minimum number of House votes...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 18, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
A wide-ranging crime package is another step closer to the finish line. The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would: •Create mental health treatment courts •Toughen penalties for suspects who run from police •Increase the minimum age a minor...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 17, 2024 | News
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with Washington University in St. Louis about claims of immigration-related discrimination. The settlement involves allegations that Wash U’s School of Medicine discriminated against a worker based on his...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 15, 2024 | History, News, Politics / Govt
The so-called “Betsy Ross of Missouri” has joined 49 others in the Hall of Famous Missourians. Marie Watkins Oliver, of southeast Missouri’s Cape Girardeau, played a key role in designing and crafting the Missouri State Flag. During a ceremony today at the state...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 15, 2024 | Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Mental health problems are on the rise among children and Missouri is discussing ways to meet their growing needs. Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told the State Board of Education that in the last three years, the U.S. Surgeon General has...