by Mike Lear | Mar 29, 2016 | News
The Senate Budget Committee began this morning making changes to the proposed 27.1-billion dollar state spending plan for the year that begins July 1. The committee will continue this week going through the thirteen bills that make up the budget and propose changes to...
by Mike Lear | Mar 29, 2016 | News
The state legislature is being asked to create a new state government position and new requirements aimed at helping families cope when loved ones go missing. The idea is backed by a lobbyist who says he knows firsthand what those families face. Kerry Messer is a...
by Mike Lear | Mar 28, 2016 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
One man was shot by police at the U.S. Capitol this afternoon after gunfire was reported at the Capitol Visitors Center. A female civilian bystander was injured by shrapnel. She and the suspect have both been taken to a nearby hospital. Kyle Buckles with Missouri...
by Mike Lear | Mar 28, 2016 | News, Politics / Govt
Some groups are expressing concern about the pace in the Missouri General Assembly for the final seven weeks of the session, hoping their priorities won’t fall short because of it. Work in the state Senate has been slowed by Democrats angered that Republicans...
by Mike Lear | Mar 25, 2016 | News
When a controversial proposed ballot issue related to same-sex marriage is considered by the state House, proponents say it must not be changed. The resolution would ask voters later this year whether Missouri businesses and religious organizations that refuse to...
