The informal advisory group appointed by Gov. Mike Parson heard a wish list from a series of state...
CARES Act spending team hears the up-to-date coronavirus needs of Missouri agencies, businesses
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Two Missouri lawmakers: major PPE donation highlights importance of Missouri State Defense Force (AUDIO)
Two state lawmakers from eastern Missouri's St. Charles County have worked with a former Missouri...
Missouri Chamber calls on governor to deal with ‘opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits’
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to...
Missouri State Penitentiary ghost and history tours to resume in June
On June 1, the Missouri State Penitentiary will begin offering its popular ghost and history tours...
Coronavirus hits Missouri hog farm
Thirteen hog farm employees in Audrain County have tested positive for the coronavirus. Missouri...
Missouri Revenue Department chief says no tax return backlog this year
The state has received and completed about 2.5 million individual income tax returns. Missouri...
Haahr and Quade view Missouri’s 2020 session differently; both predict special session
Missouri's House Speaker describes the historic 2020 session as "incredibly successful," noting...
Missouri households eligible for free or reduced school meals can get pandemic payment
Missouri families eligible for free or reduced price school meals can get a one-time pandemic...
Missouri healthcare company furloughs 3,000 workers
BJC Healthcare says today that it temporarily laid off nearly 3,000 workers last week. June Fowler...
Missouri lawmaker who battled COVID-19 described as a “trifecta guy”; receives bipartisan standing ovation
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who has recovered from the coronavirus received a bipartisan standing...
Ashcroft on expanded mail-in voting: “It’s just not the most secure way to hold an election”
The Missouri Legislature has adopted a bill that would allow more mail-in voting during this...
(VIDEO) Parson says 163 long-term care sites have had coronavirus cases
Gov. Mike Parson says 163 long-term care sites in Missouri, including nursing homes and assisted...
St. Louis County and city begin phase one of reopening plan
Jill Enders reported from St. Louis Phase one of the reopening of St. Louis County and St. Louis...
Several major reopenings begin today in Missouri
The coronavirus has led to many closures around the state over the past two months to help reduce...
Missouri Legislature adopts medical marijuana changes
The Missouri Legislature has passed changes to the state’s new medical marijuana industry. The FBI...
Key bills passed by the Missouri Legislature this coronavirus shortened session
Another Missouri legislative session is in the books and it was like no other. Two things that...
Missouri Legislature gives final approval to absentee ballot legislation; photo ID requirement stripped out
Absentee ballot legislation that expands voting by mail through the rest of 2020 is on its way to...
Missouri vaping bill heading to Governor Parson’s desk
Legislation that requires Missouri school districts to include instruction on the use and effects...
Company announces plans to re-open hospital in Missouri’s poorest region
(Reporter Monte Lyons at Missourinet Kennett affiliate KBOA contributed to this story) A...
SNAP and Food Stamps can be used for online grocery shopping in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Social Services says SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)...
PDMP expected to hit Missouri Senate floor on Thursday; House floor debate gets heated
Legislation creating a Missouri prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is one step away from...
Missouri’s casinos to remain closed through May 31
No bets at Missouri’s 13 casinos through May 31. A press release today from the State Gaming...
Parson’s daily COVID-19 briefing, May 13, 2020 : Testing ramps up statewide
Gov. Mike Parson with Jim Dumbauld, Senior Director for Logistics, Environmental Health and...
Health insurance company lays off nearly 200 Kansas City area workers
TriWest Healthcare Alliance has informed the state of Missouri that it has furloughed 191 workers...
Southern Missouri congressman emphasizes importance of rural hospitals and telehealth (AUDIO)
A congressman who represents 30 counties across southern Missouri thanks the Trump Administration...
Missouri K-12 districts can request to start school year earlier this fall
A new state statute requires Missouri K-12 districts to start 14 days prior to Labor Day or later,...
Coronavirus hits eastern Missouri jail
A joint statement from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and county health department says 34...
Missouri PDMP debate personal for Rehder: Don’t judge “unless you’ve walked a mile in their moccasins”
Legislation that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is now heading to a...
Kansas City restaurants, gyms can reopen Friday – with some rules
Beginning Friday, Kansas City restaurants can reopen to in-person dining but must follow some...
Gov. Parson COVID-19 briefing May 11, 2020 : “Good to be around everyday people”
Cases in Missouri: 9,918 Total Deaths: 488 View full Missouri COVID-19 interactive map for today....