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Gov. Kehoe’s priorities for Missouri’s next legislative session: public safety, income tax cut, childcare
Gov. Mike Kehoe has a wish list of plans to concentrate on in the upcoming Missouri legislative session: public safety, economic development, and childcare access. Kehoe, a Republican, said his office plans to roll out a second public safety proposal as well as a...
Four-Day School Week Debate Paused by Southern Boone Board in Mid-Missouri
Southern Boone R-1, located in central Missouri’s Ashland, won’t be switching to a four-day school week—at least not yet. The Board of Education voted Monday night to table the decision, keeping the district on a traditional five-day schedule for the 2026–2027 school...
Missouri Congressman Burlison unveils MAHA, alternative option for Obamacare
“Make America Healthy Again,” or “MAHA,” is no longer just a slogan or federal policy. It’s the name of a bill being sponsored by U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, that would create an alternative to the Affordable Care Act. It would allow Americans to opt...
St. Louis Christmas Carols Association prepping to bring holiday cheer to eastern Missouri (LISTEN)
You may have heard of the Missouri Hospital Association, the Missouri Retailers Association, and numerous other associations. Did you know that there’s a Christmas carol association? Marshall Griffin visited with Seana Beard, Executive Director of the St. Louis...
Hope for Missouri Mail Delivery? Wagner Reports Promising USPS Changes (LISTEN)
If you’ve been frustrated waiting for your mail in Missouri, you’re not alone. Congresswoman Ann Wagner says the Postal Service has been plagued by what she calls "embarrassing failures." After a face-to-face meeting with the new Postmaster General, she’s cautiously...
Health insurance options have arrived for Missouri Farm Bureau members (LISTEN)
The Missouri Farm Bureau is adding health care coverage for its members. Brownfield Ag News' Cyndi Young unpacks the news with President Garrett Hawkins.
Missouri Department of Revenue Launches FUSION to Speed Up Service Statewide
Missourians may soon experience quicker service at DMVs across the state. Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue told Missourinet that it is the goal of a new system known as FUSION which stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus. “When you...
Missouri Department of Conservation pitching in for 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations
The Missouri Dept. of Conservation is helping Kansas City prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MDC Director Jason Sumners told the Missouri Conservation Commission last week that thousands of native Missouri plants have been planted on the grounds of the Truman Sports...
Missouri remains caught up on sexual assault evidence kit work
In 2018, Missouri had about 7,000 untested sexual assault kits. State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway told Missourinet that is no longer the case. “The great news is we are entirely caught up,” said Hanaway. “It was great leadership by General (Andrew) Bailey and...
Missouri elder abuse forums inspire proposed legislative changes
Seven elder abuse prevention forums were held over the fall to hear from Missourians across the state who have concerns about their loved ones. The statewide tour was organized by Lt. Governor David Wasinger and state Sen. Adam Schnelting, R-St. Charles. It’s been a...
Missouri’s Mark Alford: Military veteran entrepreneurship continues sharp decline
A U.S. House committee is examining a decades-long decline in entrepreneurship among military veterans. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, sits on U.S. House Committee on Small Business. During a hearing last week, he said many veterans want to start their own...
Dangerously cold temperatures headed to Missouri this weekend
The coldest air of the season so far is on its way to Missouri. A cold front is expected to arrive Saturday and move southward across the state. Alex Elmore, Senior Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, said how cold it gets will depend on...
Missouri AI tech bill to separate man from machine (LISTEN)
“It wasn’t me. AI technology did it” is the legal argument that a Missouri lawmaker wants to avoid. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Charles State Representative Scott Miller, who has pre-filed a bill to make clear that artificial intelligence is not human. It may sound like...
Rural public transit in Missouri hurting from state budget cut, federal cuts possible (LISTEN)
Public transit is not only for large or mid-sized cities, but also for Missouri's rural areas. Funding for these services is in jeopardy. Marshall Griffin spoke with Dorothy Yeager, Executive Director of OATS Transit, based in Columbia.
Show Me Hope Brings Healing To Missouri After May Tornadoes (LISTEN)
In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornadoes, communities across Missouri are grappling with emotional and psychological aftershocks. Thanks to the Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling Program, survivors now have access to vital mental health resources designed to...
Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls on veterinary schools to address ‘systemic abuse’ of students
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. 5th District, is calling on veterinary schools nationwide to address allegations of systemic abuse impacting students. He told Missourinet that many vet schools are using students as cheap labor. “We believe that that some of them are...
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