by Anthony Morabith | Apr 7, 2023 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt, Sports Features
Missouri lawmakers in the state Senate have not reached a deal on sports betting. It’s been a contentious issue for years and lawmakers have been feeling the increased pressure from residents and colleagues alike to get something across the finish line since the...
by Anthony Morabith | Mar 3, 2023 | Economy, News, Politics / Govt
The Senate could approve next week a sweeping tax relief bill, but it could prove very costly to the state of Missouri. Senate Bill 131 received initial approval on Wednesday, which proposes to exempt sales taxes on guns and ammunition, food, diapers, and feminine...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 31, 2023 | Legislature, News
An annual Martin Luther King diversity event this month in Columbia caused an uproar because some students witnessed a drag queen show at the end of the program. The celebration was organized by the City of Columbia and had about 1,000 people in attendance. The event...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 28, 2023 | Legislature, News
Missouri’s Senate GOP leadership anticipates debate next week on “education reform”, an effort to temporarily waive state regulations for certain businesses, a bill that would make it easier to get physical therapy, and one that would allow an income tax...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 5, 2023 | Education, Legislature, News
The Missouri Legislature passed a budget last year to help increase K-12 public school teacher pay. Lawmakers will be asked again this year to boost those salaries but getting a raise could be based on performance. Missouri’s two top Republican leaders in the...