by Alisa Nelson | Dec 28, 2023 | Business, Economy, Legislature, News
A top Missouri Democrat wants to get rid of sales taxes on groceries. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, who is running for governor, is proposing to eliminate all sales tax on groceries at the state and local levels. “Really, when I’m looking at what can make...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 9, 2023 | Elections, Legislature, News
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade has announced she is running for governor in 2024. She’s been considering a run for the top job for a while. Quade touts growing up with parents working blue-collar jobs, being the first in her family to graduate from...
by Alisa Nelson | May 15, 2023 | Legislature, News
Several Missouri legislative bills are awaiting Gov. Mike Parson’s decision, including two Republican priorities that would limit transgender healthcare and sports participation. A Columbia school board member with a transgender child has resigned and plans to move...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 13, 2022 | Elections, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri’s elections could include a photo ID requirement to vote. After several hours of debate, the state House of Representatives gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill that would require Missourians to show a photo ID at the polls. The legislation is...
by admin | May 16, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, Legislature, News
Bipartisan legislation that would regulate faith-based boarding schools like the now-defunct Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch in southwest Missouri’s Humansville is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final legislative approval. House Minority...