MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– On Friday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced that he is vetoing HB 2090, SB 724, HB 1720, and HB 1667. In response to his vetoes of HB 2090 and HB 1720, Governor Parson is planning a special session to pass permanent tax relief for all Missouri […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has signed five pieces of legislation into law, including SB 672 that extends the sunset on the Fast Track workforce incentive program.  “We are proud that our Fast Track program has been extended to continue providing adults with opportunities to learn new skills and develop their career potential,” Governor Parson said.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has signed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) state operating budget bills, approving historic investments in Missouri’s infrastructure, communities, workforce, education systems, public safety resources, and public services.  “We want to thank all of the legislators who helped pass this historic budget that cements our state’s strong financial position and provides

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On Friday, Governor Mike Parson proposed his third tax cut since becoming Governor, and the largest tax cut in Missouri’s history.   The proposed tax cut would reduce the individual income tax rate, increase the standard deduction allowance, and simplify the tax code by eliminating income tax brackets.   Under the

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has released the following statement on efforts to authorize taxpayer dollars to fund travel to other states to obtain abortions: “Using hard-earned taxpayer dollars, whether it be ARPA funds or other forms of revenue, to fund abortions is plainly illegal under Missouri law. St. Louis City and County,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture thanks Governor Mike Parson for his leadership and support of agriculture, the state’s top economic driver. His decision shows a long-term commitment to rural communities and the agribusinesses that will benefit from a more realistic term for the value-added tax programs under the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Like Governor Parson, we are disappointed that agriculture tax credit programs were only authorized for two years rather than the typical six-year term and support his call to fully extend these rural tax incentives. We would be remiss to not state our appreciation to the legislators who supported the compromise package as

JEFFERSON CITY — Creating more effective solutions to homelessness in Missouri became closer to reality as legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, was signed into law. House Bill 1606 includes a provision the senator originally introduced as Senate Bill 1106 to provide state funds for facilities that provide mental health services and substance abuse recovery programs

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri System is celebrating the latest legislative session by thanking legislative leaders and Gov. Mike Parson for historic funding support during the 2022 legislative session. The state’s budget, the largest in Missouri’s history, increased the core funding of the System’s four universities to approximately $463 million, an increase of

By Garrett Hawkins JEFFERSON CITY – This has been a challenging spring and early summer for farmers and ranchers throughout Missouri. When what seemed like constant rain throughout the months of April and May finally gave way to more temperate conditions in early June, the winds shifted again and delivered blazing heat and dry conditions