by Alisa Nelson | Feb 1, 2021 | Education, News
The Missouri Senate could debate a giant education package this week that is a source of high contention among lawmakers and the education world. Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, could change the landscape of K-12 education in the...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 22, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News
State Senator Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, has tested positive for COVID-19. He confirmed the news today on Twitter. “Fortunately, I am experiencing mild symptoms. Out of an abundance of caution, I will be quarantining at home for the next 10 days,” he said. The...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 19, 2021 | Education, News
The coronavirus pandemic has created a world of challenges for America’s educational system, maybe to the point of driving some members of the Missouri Legislature to put a greater emphasis this session on changes to Missouri K-12 education. In the Senate, roughly 40...
by Alisa Nelson | Jan 14, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News
The spread of COVID-19 has set in at the Missouri Capitol – one week into the legislative session. A statement from Missouri House Republican leadership says due to the rising number of cases in the building, the lower chamber will not be in session next week. House...
by admin | Jan 6, 2021 | History, News
The Missouri House on Wednesday elected State Rep. Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, as the first House Speaker in state history from eastern Missouri’s Arnold. Vescovo was first elected to the House in 2014, and is starting his fourth term. The 2021 legislative session...
