by Anthony Morabith | May 10, 2023 | News, Politics / Govt, Transportation
The shovels could come out soon to mark the start of widening Interstate-70 in Missouri. The state legislature has passed a state operating budget proposal that would designate $2.8 billion to widen Interstate-70 to at least three lanes in both directions from Blue...
by Anthony Morabith | Apr 18, 2023 | Agriculture, News, Politics / Govt
Does national security trump personal property rights if it relates to adversaries like China or North Korea? That was the debate last night in the state Senate over a package about foreign ownership of land. Under the latest version, a foreign entity would be banned...
by Missourinet Contributor | Feb 22, 2023 | Legislature, News
The Missouri Legislature has passed an extra spending bill for the current state budget year. Gov. Mike Parson requested the midyear funding. The plan would cost taxpayers an additional $627 million. It primarily includes an 8.7% pay increase for all of Missouri’s...
by [email protected] | Feb 14, 2023 | News, Show Me Today
Missouri’s first responders see things that can be difficult to un-see. Alisa Nelson talks to Springfield area State Senator Lincoln Hough, who is proposing a bill that would give them greater access to mental health services when needed. (LISTEN 8:30)
by Alisa Nelson | Feb 9, 2023 | Legislature, News
Missouri’s first responders experience trauma that can be difficult to unsee. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates about 34% of America’s first responders develop behavioral health conditions, including, depression and PTSD. State Sen. Lincoln...
