by admin | May 16, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, 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...
by admin | May 16, 2021 | Business, News
Landmark Missouri Wayfair legislation that fully implements the local use tax on internet sales is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final House approval Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The bipartisan vote was 145-4, and the bill contains an...
by admin | May 8, 2021 | Business, Health / Medicine, History, News
The Missouri Legislature has voted to give final approval to an approximately $35 billion state operating budget, a budget that does not contain funding for Medicaid expansion. Democratic lawmakers are appealing directly to GOP Governor Mike Parson, urging him to work...
by admin | Apr 21, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News
Two key Missouri lawmakers from opposite parties view Tuesday’s resignation of state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams very differently. Missouri House Health and Mental Health Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Mike...
by admin | Mar 29, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, History, News
The state operating budget and prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) legislation will likely take center stage in the Missouri Legislature in Jefferson City this week. Governor Mike Parson (R) has proposed a $34.1 billion state operating budget. House Budget...