Missouri Awards Blue Shield Grants To Cities, Counties

Missouri Awards Blue Shield Grants To Cities, Counties

(Jefferson City, MO)  —   The Missouri Department of Public Safety has announced the first round of “Blue Shield” law enforcement grants for 2026.  DPS Spokesman Mike O’Connell says the first 15 Shield communities announced this year, can use the $50-thousand...
Tax-free income for law enforcement officers

Tax-free income for law enforcement officers

Republican State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer is proposing Senate Bill 1181 which would eventually eliminate the state income tax for law enforcement officers. If it becomes law, it will allow members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, peace officers and federal law...