by Alisa Nelson | Jul 12, 2023 | Education, Legislature, News, Sports Features
Missouri’s recruiting of homegrown star athletes is on tap to get a big nudge. Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill into law that will allow them to earn endorsement money as soon as they sign on the dotted line to play in-state for a college or university. Rep. Kurtis...
by Anthony Morabith | Jun 22, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Hospital Association says since 2014, 18 Missouri hospitals have closed. An omnibus bill awaiting a decision from Gov. Mike Parson is designed to help prevent rural hospitals from closing. House Speaker Pro Tem Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, tells Missourinet...
by Anthony Morabith | May 11, 2023 | Crime / Courts, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Current Missouri law notifies crime victims by phone of changes to their case when the offender is locked up. House Speaker Pro Tem Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, is proposing to add e-mail to the notification list, citing how often people change their number while a...
by Alisa Nelson | May 9, 2023 | Business, Education, Legislature, News, Sports Features
Missouri high school athletes could start banking on endorsement deals as soon as they sign up to play for a Missouri college or university. The state Legislature has passed a bill that would update Missouri’s NIL, or name, image, and likeness law. State Rep. Kurtis...