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Missouri Senate approves $20 million to address childcare crisis
The Missouri Senate has reserved funding for innovative childcare models designed to give parents the support they need to get back to work. -
Renew Missouri: If lawmakers don't embrace renewable energy, businesses will look elsewhere
The state of Missouri is poised to lose economic opportunities if lawmakers do not get with the renewable energy program that is sweeping the nation, according to an environmental expert. -
Budget Committee advances $500 tax credit proposal to Missouri House floor
After an amendment that would have made a proposed $500 tax rebate refundable was rejected, House Bill 3021 advanced out of committee this week -
Wentzville judge invests $500K in state Senate campaign; Aug. 2 GOP primary will see crowded field
Judge Mike Carter is a candidate for state Senate who wants to get into the office on his own dime. -
Senate committee approves amendment to ban Medicaid expansion despite voter approval in 2020
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment last week that will remand to Missourians a 2020 approval of a ballot initiative that permanently expanded Medicaid -
Two GOP senators side with trial lawyers by filibustering statute of limitation reform bill
Legislation that would have shortened Missouri’s statute of limitations from five years to three years was blocked this week in the Senate. -
Missouri House approves ban on outside eviction moratoriums
A bill that would ban outside eviction moratoriums received preliminary approval from the Missouri House last week and at least one lawmaker is angered by the proposal -
As ex-mayor drops out of Senate race, beer heiress enters and apologizes for crowning in segregated ball
The fact that a former mayor has dropped out of the Senate race is inconsequential, but the entrance of beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine is stunning, according to a St. Louis University political science professor. -
Senate advances bill to replace St. Charles County personal property tax income
Personal property taxes in St. Charles County would be phased out in favor of real estate tax under a proposal that won preliminary approval this week in the Missouri Senate -
Prof: 'Greitens can still win Senate primary despite his ex-wife's abuse allegations'
The new moral compass that voters adhere to doesn’t provide for them to care about the latest news that has emerged about former Missouri Gov. Eric Greiten’s divorce -
Retired judge on GOP plan to overhaul Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan
The Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan is not a perfect system but it is the best one by far, according to a retired judge -
Missouri House approves voter identification bill, again
The Missouri House of Representatives approved a bill that would require photo identification to vote -
Former Gov. Greitens accuses left of trying to destroy U.S. in CPAC speech
Former Gov. Eric Greitens accused the left of trying to destroy the United States while speaking at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). -
Sen. Hawley at CPAC: 'Shut down Russian energy, ramp up drilling and fracking in U.S.'
ORLANDO - The U.S. should shut down Russia’s energy sector and supply its oil and gas throughout the world, according to Sen. Josh Hawley -
McCloskeys ponder appeal of suspensions to the U.S. Supreme Court
Mark McCloskey and his wife Patricia are considering appealing the Missouri Supreme Court’s probated suspension of their law licenses to SCOTUS -
Missouri Chamber is pleased with 'State of State' focus on broadband, transportation, infrastructure
Gov. Mike Parson outlined a pro-business agenda in his 2022 State of the State address last week and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is optimistic that his initiatives will strengthen the state's business climate. -
Civil justice reforms are expected to advance in Missouri legislature this year
The Missouri General Assembly has had good success in changing its litigation environment over the last few years with a punitive damages bill, changes to the standard for employment discrimination claims and a new standard for expert witness testimony admission -
Galloway complaint against Hawley not likely to advance in 'very, very, very red' state, professor observes
The complaint that the Missouri Board of Accountancy filed against Missouri’s Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway is all politics -
Legislature debates shortening personal injury statute of limitations from five to two years
The Missouri General Assembly debated shortening the statute of limitations this week after returning to the Capitol for the 2022 legislative session on Jan. 5. -
Governor Parson Welcomes Wayne Wallingford, Valerie Huhn as Newest Members of Executive Cabinet
Governor Parson Welcomes Wayne Wallingford, Valerie Huhn as Newest Members of Executive Cabinet.