by Alisa Nelson | May 13, 2023 | Business, Economy, Education, Entertainment, Legislature, News, Sports Features
No deal on sports betting. The Missouri Legislature’s session has ended without passing a bill that would legalize sports wagering. Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, points the finger at Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, for wanting to include the...
by Alisa Nelson | May 5, 2023 | Business, Economy, Entertainment, Legislature, News
Missouri wants to attract Hollywood back to the Show Me State. The Missouri Legislature has passed tax credits for the film and music industries. The bill would provide a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying film production expenses. An additional 5% may be awarded...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 14, 2023 | Legislature, News, Sports Features
Last week, state Sen. President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, said the odds are not good on a sports betting bill passing in the Senate this session. This week, state Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, signaled that there might be a breakthrough soon. Houx and Sen....
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 28, 2022 | Business, Economy, Health / Medicine, Legislature, 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 | Feb 12, 2022 | Elections, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Senate is taking a timeout on a Congressional redistricting proposal – for now. Senate leadership posted a statement on Twitter saying business critical to Missourians has been delayed “by a small group of senators willing to send the congressional...
