by Alisa Nelson | Nov 13, 2022 | News
Missouri Senate Republicans have elected the first woman to serve as second-in-command in the upper chamber. Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, has been chosen to serve as majority floor leader in the next legislative session, in charge of deciding which bills will...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 28, 2022 | Business, Health / Medicine, News
Food stamps could be allowed at some Missouri restaurants. By the minimum number of votes required to pass, the Missouri Senate has endorsed a bill that would let the elderly, disabled and homeless use their SNAP benefits at some restaurants. Republican Senators...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 21, 2022 | News, Show Me Today, Transportation
Two states have not passed regulations against distracted driving for all drivers – Montana and Missouri. Current state law only penalizes distracted driving for drivers under 18 who cause a vehicle crash. State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, has sponsored a bill for...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 29, 2022 | News
The tweaks the Missouri Senate crafted in a Congressional redistricting plan do not satisfy the House of Representatives. The House has rejected the changes and has instead proposed to have a select group of House and Senate members find a compromise. Both House and...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 25, 2022 | News
The Missouri Senate has crossed a major hurdle – Senators have passed a Congressional redistricting plan. The shape and population size of each district has changed from the original bill. After weeks of reading books, song lyrics and eating up the clock, further...
