by Mathew Pilger | Oct 21, 2025 | News, Politics / Govt
Missouri lawmakers are once again taking a closer look at property tax changes. State Sen. Joe Nicola—who represents part of Jackson County in the Kansas City area—said the real challenge is crafting a system that works for both urban and rural counties. “In Jackson...
by Marshall Griffin | Apr 9, 2025 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law that will change the way utility rates are set. SB 4 will give utility companies the authority to use a so-called “future test year” model for setting rates based on projected costs. It will also let private electric...
by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Crime / Courts, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
A Missouri Senate bill would create specialized courts focused on providing an alternative for certain criminal defendants who are suffering from a mental health disorder. The Missouri Senate gave initial approval Monday to the legislation sponsored by Sen. Rusty...
by admin | Feb 26, 2025 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Senate has passed a wide-ranging utility bill that would change the way utility rates are set. The legislation from Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, would allow certain utility companies to use a so-called “future test year” for setting rates...
