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Rep. Greg Sharpe proposes grant program to attract new residents to rural Missouri
Many rural Missouri towns are having a hard time attracting people to live and work there – oftentimes because of a shortage of homes to choose from. A state House committee could soon vote on a bill that aims to boost the housing market in rural areas. State Rep....
Tax relief could be on the way for Missouri businesses and their card transactions
Missouri businesses pay sales tax on the credit and debit card fees they charge their customers. A Senate bill would exempt the sales tax they must pay. The sponsor, State Sen. Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley, told Missourinet that SB 1534 is designed to provide a bit of...
Missouri Congressman Jason Smith supports Trump’s military attacks against Iran
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. 8th District, is defending President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran. “Missourians elected him by nearly 20 points," Smith said in an exclusive interview with Missourinet. "This is exactly what Missourians and Americans voted for, a...
Missouri Considering Film Tax Credit Changes as Expiration Date Nears
At the Missouri Capitol, Senator Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, is pushing a bill to overhaul the state’s film and TV production tax credits. He noted that when the program passed in 2023, it was split into two separate buckets of money. “$8 million for a film like James...
Berlin Wall Exhibit Featuring Original Artifacts and Wall Sections Coming to Kansas City (LISTEN)
Kansas City's Union Station is preparing to bring a powerful piece of world history to the Midwest. Coming in May, the North American premiere of “The Berlin Wall: A World Divided” will open inside the station’s 20,000 square foot gallery. The immersive exhibition...
New Book Explores the History of Forest Park in St. Louis (LISTEN)
Forest Park is one of the most beloved places in St. Louis. It’s sprawling green spaces, iconic cultural institutions, and history-making events like the 1904 World’s Fair all resonate with locals and visitors alike. In his new book, How Forest Park Was Made, author...
Missouri Bill From Sen. Kurtis Gregory Seeks to Standardize Insurance for Delivery App Drivers
Missouri lawmakers are considering a plan to tighten insurance rules for app‑based delivery drivers. The Senate Bill sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall, would set statewide standards for companies like DoorDash and Spark to ensure drivers have proper...
Missouri Senate Panel Weighs Bill to End Most Vehicle Inspections
State Rep. Ann Kelley, R-Lamar, is pushing a slate of bills that would eliminate most vehicle safety inspections statewide. She laid out her case during a Senate committee hearing this week. “Eliminating vehicle regulatory inspections is a way we can reduce...
Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Recommends Marijuana Tax Revenue Policy Change
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says state lawmakers should consider changing the way the state uses marijuana tax revenues. Fitzpatrick says the state of Missouri has the most generous sales and use tax discount for marijuana retailers in the nation. While...
Missouri Under State of Emergency Ahead Of Storms
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has declared a State of Emergency ahead of potential severe weather Friday night into Saturday morning. The National Weather Serviced says storms packing 60-70 mile per hour winds are possible. Other threats include tornadoes, large hail, and...
Missouri Sleep Specialist Warning: Spring Forward Comes with Real Health Risks
It’s that time of year again — when we ‘spring forward’ and lose an hour of sleep. Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. MU Health Care sleep specialist Dr. Margaret Mike told Missourinet that the time change tends to make everyone a little sleepier. “And when...
Missouri Electric Cooperatives reveal what actually saves you on electricity costs (LISTEN)
Energy efficiency is becoming an easier part of our daily lives for homes and apartments… if you know how to use it right. Here to share helpful tips and debunk pesky myths is Danielle Ireland, Energy Services Specialist for White River Valley Cooperative in Branson....
Missouri Senate considering bill designed to improve literacy of elementary school students
A Missouri Senate committee is considering legislation designed to improve literacy among elementary school students. Senate Bill 1442 includes a new reading assessment that all kids in 1st through 3rd grades would have to take three times a year to measure their...
Missourinet Sports Report
Blues defenseman blocks trade to Buffalo
Missouri’s Alpha-Gal Numbers Climb — MU Extension Responds with Five New Guides (LISTEN)
Show Me Today takes a closer look at a growing health issue right here in Missouri. MU Extension has just released a set of new guides to help families understand and manage it. Matt Pilger sat down with Eden Stewart, Nutrition and Health Specialist with the...
From KC to the Bootheel: Missouri Moves to Expand Agriculture Education (LISTEN)
Matt Pilger takes us inside a new effort at the Missouri Capitol aimed at connecting classrooms with the state’s deep agricultural roots. He sat down with Missouri State Senator Barbara Washington, who is sponsoring a bill that would expand hands-on agriculture...
Missourinet Sports Report
Blues defenseman blocks trade to Buffalo
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