MO State News

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 – 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 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, 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 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. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into illicit vape and marijuana products to ensure compliance with Missouri law, and to protect Missouri consumers from potentially dangerous products.   His office issued civil investigative demands – subpoena power reserved for the Attorney General’s Office – after receiving reports that distributors

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that five troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy today, April 17, 2024. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 119th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 2, 2024. The

We All Need Heroes By Jackie Dover          Have you ever been pulled over for speeding or “rolling through” a stop sign? These are such frustrating experiences that can feel like a waste of time and can be overly stressful as you try to find your insurance and registration without being suspicious. At least that’s what

By Holly Thompson-Rehder, state senator Hi Y’all! The Senate is working very long days in the final weeks of session, but it has been absolutely wonderful when I do manage to get outside to see the vibrancy of spring in full affect. Sunshine does make you happier and more optimistic, as does seeing bipartisan, overdue