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Jefferson City’s mayor describes Bicentennial Bridge as a “game changer” (AUDIO)
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Blunt ‘very concerned’ about America’s trade strategy
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, says he’s been “very concerned” about America’s trade...
Despite voters opposing Right-to-Work ballot measure, bill returns to Missouri Legislature in 2019
The state legislature will be asked next year whether to bar Missouri businesses from requiring...
Parson: Trade normalcy will take patience
Gov. Mike Parson says he looks for good things from trade breakthroughs with China, Canada and...
Missouri prescription drug monitoring program legislation to be filed Monday by Rehder (AUDIO)
A southeast Missouri lawmaker who has championed prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)...
Kolkmeyer: Missouri transportation talks are happening behind scenes (AUDIO)
One of the GOP leaders in the Missouri House is disappointed that voters rejected a ten-cent...
Mid-Missouri Republican lawmaker wants to streamline permits for business expansion
There'll be some focus on streamlining the process for businesses to expand or relocate in...
Missouri Congressman Smith will be part of House GOP leadership team again (AUDIO)
A Missouri congressman who's been unanimously re-elected as the House GOP Conference Secretary...
MoDOT closes I-29 near Mound City; officials urge you to avoid traveling in northern Missouri
Whiteout conditions in far northwest Missouri have forced the state Department of Transportation...
NWS: Near whiteout conditions are possible Sunday across northern Missouri (AUDIO)
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill is warning that parts of northern Missouri...
Missouri outlet malls ready to deal with big holiday crowds, fend off Cyber Monday
One of the biggest shopping weekends of the year is here, and Missouri outlet malls are expecting...
Missouri governor signs executive order regarding Thanksgiving Friday
Missouri's governor has signed an executive order closing most state offices on Friday, which is...
Criminal justice reform and state employee pay will be big 2019 issues, Missouri lawmakers say
A Missouri lawmaker who was re-elected to his third term last week predicts criminal justice...
Incoming Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Schatz looks ahead to 2019 (AUDIO)
Missouri Senate Republicans are expected to finish three days of caucusing Thursday in St. Louis....
Departing Missouri lawmaker predicts Legislature will tackle transportation in 2019 (AUDIO)
A southwest Missouri lawmaker who's leaving Jefferson City because of term limits says he's...
Missouri House Speaker-designee pleased with Tuesday’s election results (AUDIO)
Republicans will control the Missouri House 116-47, when the 2019 session begins in January in...
Missourians vote to give minimum wage workers a pay increase
A minimum wage increase has been approved by Missouri voters. The measure, known as Proposition B,...
Meet Missouri’s Constitution Party candidate for state auditor
The race for state auditor includes Constitution Party candidate Jacob Luetkemeyer of central...
Governor Parson signs Missouri STEM education bill into law
Legislation expanding STEM education in schools was signed into law Tuesday by Governor Mike...
New Missouri Medicaid director Richardson to examine rural health care
State officials say Missouri's new Medicaid director will face multiple challenges. Missouri House...
McCaskill and Hawley blast each other’s positions during final Missouri Senate debate
Missouri's two major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over civility, tax cuts, tariffs and health...
Report says Columbia is “the brightest spot in the Missouri economy” (AUDIO)
A recently-released report from two University of Missouri researchers says Columbia's economy is...
McCaskill and Hawley clash at Missouri U.S. Senate debate
Missouri's two major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over international trade tariffs, tax cuts,...
Chinn: high-speed internet crucial to attract next-generation Missouri farmers (AUDIO)
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director says technology is important in attracting...
Missouri’s proposed gas tax increase receives support from business and labor (AUDIO)
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe told business leaders in Columbia on Tuesday that a...
Missouri’s governor hopes to see more young people get involved in agriculture
Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October as Missouri Pork Month during a Monday ceremony in...
MoDOT Director: Nets used on I-270 to keep bridge pieces from falling on cars and people (AUDIO)
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director says the agency is using nets on...
Lieutenant Governor’s program showcases Missouri-made items to buy
During this first annual Buy Missouri Week underway, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe wants the public to...
Missouri line workers in Florida use chain saws, just to clear roads (AUDIO)
Missouri line workers from the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) who've been...
Company to build massive manufacturing facility in rural Missouri town (AUDIO)
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) says a leader in the window and door...