by Anthony Morabith | Apr 23, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Senate is considering controversial legislation that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion statements in public education institutions. The bill from Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, would ban colleges and universities from enforcing “beliefs...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 22, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Two major priorities in the Missouri Senate are in the batting lineup for consideration – the budget and a bill that would help to cover the state’s Medicaid costs, otherwise known as the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA). Members of the far-right-leaning Freedom...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 22, 2024 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri’s net farm income will likely drop 18% this year to $3.6 billion, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. Those numbers compare to an estimated 25% decrease in U.S. net farm income. Scott Brown, interim director of the University of...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 19, 2024 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would treat gold and silver as money. The legislation from Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, would allow businesses to accept gold and silver as payment. His bill would also require state government...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 18, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
The first bill to pass both chambers in this year’s Missouri Legislative Session is a bill that would fund over $2.2 million this budget year to help with illegal crossings at the southern border. Gov. Mike Parson has ordered about 200 National Guard members and up to...