Plocher would focus on caucus-driven legislation, if elected Missouri House Speaker (AUDIO)

by admin | May 27, 2021 | Agriculture, Legislature, News

Missouri’s House Majority Leader is the frontrunner to replace House Speaker Rob Vescovo, when the Arnold Republican terms out of the chamber in December 2022. House Majority Leader Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) has formally announced that he’s running for...

Historic Wayfair legislation heading to Missouri governor’s desk; bill is praised by lawmakers in both parties

by admin | May 16, 2021 | Business, Legislature, News

Landmark Missouri Wayfair legislation that fully implements the local use tax on internet sales is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final House approval Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The bipartisan vote was 145-4, and the bill contains an...

Final week in Missouri legislative session: Wayfair, gas tax, PDMP and Grain Belt still unresolved

by admin | May 9, 2021 | Agriculture, Business, Health / Medicine, History, Legislature, News, Transportation

Expect some long days and nights at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City this week, with just five days left in the 2021 legislative session. There are still a number of major bills that are pending, including legislation on transportation, prescription drug...

Missouri House Oversight Committee chair announces DOLIR is suspending collection of unemployment overpayments (AUDIO)

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Business, Health / Medicine, History, Legislature, News

Just two days after being grilled again by state lawmakers in both parties, the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) is suspending all collection of unemployment overpayments, at this time. Missouri House Special Committee on Government...

Look for several late nights in Missouri Senate this week; House to begin discussion on congressional redistricting

by admin | Mar 8, 2021 | Agriculture, Education, Elections, Legislature, News, Transportation

The Missouri Senate will likely be in session for some late nights this week in Jefferson City, as lawmakers wrap up the first half of the 2021 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, tells Missourinet Sullivan affiliate KTUI that...