Missouri could soon tighten the rules on telecom crimes. State Sen. Mike Henderson, R‑Desloge, who represents the state’s 3rd District in east‑central Missouri, told Missourinet that some serious crimes have been taking place. “We’ve had more thefts, copper,...
Missouri State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Kansas City, is pushing new statewide regulations on kratom and a more potent related compound called 7-OH. Her bill was heard on Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Nurrenbern said 7OH has been nicknamed “gas station...
Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, wants to give drivers legal protection if they hit protesters blocking the road. He told Missourinet that under his bill, if someone is protesting in a street or public roadway and gets hit, they wouldn’t...
Immigration enforcement is back in the spotlight following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minnesota, a former Kansas City-area resident. Here in Missouri, State Rep. Ray Reed, D-St. Louis, has introduced a bill that would require ICE agents to clearly identify...
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer visited Jefferson City on Wednesday for the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast and a visit to the Capitol. She told Missourinet that the trip gave her a chance to connect with lawmakers and share St. Louis’ priorities for the new legislative...
