MO State News

Senators Blunt, Stabenow lead mental health initiative in bipartisan proposal

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) today announced their bipartisan bill to expand high-quality mental health and addiction services nationwide is included in the Senate bipartisan proposal. Their initiative provides every state with funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in their communities—building on a successful effort that has shown results across the country. The

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Common Defense endorses Lucas Kunce for Senate in Missouri

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Common Defense, a grassroots organization of progressive veterans with more than 250,000 members, is proud to announce its endorsement of Lucas Kunce for the 2022 midterm Senate race in Missouri.   Common Defense-endorsed candidates are individuals who we believe best capture the grassroots energy of our political moment to champion a policy

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Rep. Dale Wright recognized by Missouri Chamber as a ‘Business Champion’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recognized state Rep. Dale Wright as a 2022 Business Champion. Wright is one of several state lawmakers recognized by the Chamber for supporting policies to grow the state’s economy and make Missouri a more competitive place to do business. “I want to thank

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Appropriation makes record-setting investment in legal services for the poor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Thanks to recent action by the legislature and governor, the Missouri judiciary is investing more than $125 million in additional funding to help low-income Missourians access necessary civil legal services. This amount constitutes the largest single payment ever into the state’s fund that supports legal service organizations.   The Missouri General

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Blunt slams Biden Administration’s out-of-control border crisis

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor to criticize the Biden administration’s continued mishandling of the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Blunt slammed the administration’s efforts to end Title 42, which allows officials to more quickly turn back individuals attempting to cross the border illegally. As Blunt

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Smith slams Washington Democrats’ anti-gun legislation

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) slammed the legislation Washington Democrats are bringing to the floor this week to limit law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights. “I stand with the millions of Americans who are disgusted by Washington Democrats’ latest attempt to turn tragedy into an opportunity by taking away law-abiding Americans’ guns and

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The right to vote for Missourians, with or without a developmental disability, is a civil right

Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The right to vote for Missourians, with or without a developmental disability, is a civil right – what happened in Phelps County and what we learned.   On May 26, 2022, Phelps County clerk, Pamela K. Grow, told the Phelps County Commission, that she would be

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