April 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has passed HB 2310, a bill aimed at revolutionizing credit transfer policies within the state’s public institutions of higher education. This legislation, championed by State Representative Cameron Parker, has garnered widespread support for its commitment to ensuring students’ earned credit hours are honored and for streamlining the transfer process.   […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has overwhelmingly approved HB 1494, known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act. This pivotal legislation, sponsored by State Representative Dave Griffith, aims to address the unique challenges faced by military families in custody and visitation matters when a parent is deployed for military service.  

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has given approval to a legislative measure that seeks to protect one of the state’s most vital resources: water.   Led by State Representative Jamie Burger, the House passed HB 2153, a crucial legislation aimed at preserving Missouri’s invaluable water resources. This bill seeks to regulate

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 8,100 jobs in March 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent. Private industry employment increased by 7,100 jobs and government employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 54,200 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024, and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has signed off on legislation that would modify the policies related to licenses issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue in an effort to assist homeless youth in obtaining ID cards.   HB 1775, sponsored by State Representative Chad Perkins, proposes a comprehensive solution to support homeless youth by

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has taken a significant step forward in modernizing the state’s commercial transaction laws with the passage of House Bill 2780. This comprehensive legislation, sponsored by State Representative Justin Hicks, introduces vital updates to accommodate the evolving landscape of digital commerce while bolstering economic growth and opportunity across Missouri.