by Marshall Griffin | Jan 18, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Missouri has joined 24 other states and the Arizona Legislature in suing the Environmental Protection Agency over a rule that tells states how to limit air pollution under the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit claims that the EPA is exceeding its statutory authority and...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 18, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Eighth District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, is co-sponsoring legislation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, geared towards providing tax relief to both families and businesses. The companion bills contain numerous provisions, including: Expanding access to...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 17, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, wants to add โprivate residencesโ to places that a person could be charged for making terroristic threats. The recent swatting situation on January 7 involving the home of Missouri Secretary of State Jay...
by [email protected] | Jan 17, 2024 | Show Me Today
On December 31, 2023, the sun sent off its largest solar flare since 2019. What does that mean, and how is that connected to the U.S. being able to see the Northern lights in Missouri? Ashley Byrd asks an expert at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 17, 2024 | News
Missourians will find the task of choosing a presidential candidate very different this year. Republicans will be holding caucuses across the state, the same as Iowa Republicans did on Monday. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said those who take part will decide as a...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 17, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
A controversial transgender bill that recently became law is returning to the Missouri Legislature. The Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation, or SAFE Act law bans doctors from prescribing or giving cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to any person...
by Bill Pollock | Jan 16, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
Back in 2013, Sharon Baker’s pastor asked her Sunday school class to raise money to buy a goat for a family in need. At the time it cost $75. She thought it was a crazy idea, but the kids got behind the effort and in just a few months they raised enough money to...
by Bill Pollock | Jan 16, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
Get ready to embrace the winter chill and enjoy the magic of the 17th Annual Loop Ice Carnival! This beloved winter tradition is back, promising a day of frosty fun for the whole family. Samantha Smugala, the Director of the East Loop Community Improvement District...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 16, 2024 | Business, News
Banking services for cannabis dispensaries in Missouri are limited due to marijuana being illegal on the federal level. Jack Cardetti with the trade group MoCannTrade hopes Congress will pass legislation that would prevent banks from being penalized by the feds for...
by [email protected] | Jan 16, 2024 | Politics / Govt, Show Me Today
Missourinet is covering the 2024 Legislative Session in Jefferson City and our very own Anthony Morabith got to chat with Representative Melanie Stinnett on her priorities for this session.
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 16, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt
Could victims and survivors of abuse be granted lifetime protection from their abusers? Thatโs what lawmakers in the Missouri Senate could consider under a bill filed by Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove. โIf there is a dangerous felony conviction that presents itself and...
by Bill Pollock | Jan 15, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt, Show Me Today
The Iowa caucuses will be the first chance for Republican voters to weigh in on who they want to be their nominee for November’s Presidential Election. With Republicans in Missouri set to host their first caucus later in March, we thought it would be worthwhile...