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Missouri House of Representatives approves child care tax credit bill
A bill to create three new child care tax credits received initial approval by the Missouri House on Tuesday. A similar measure received bipartisan support last year but fell victim to Republican … more
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Kicking off FFA week at the capitol
State Representative Bennie Cook, R-143 District, helped kick off FFA week on Feb. 10 by welcoming members of the Vienna (above left) and Belle FFA (above right) chapters to the Missouri Capitol. … more
Legislation eliminating state income tax receives Senate committee hearings
Missouri’s 26th District The first weeks of February were productive in Jefferson City. I had the opportunity to advance more of my proposals by presenting them at hearings, and the … more
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Proposed House bills could make major changes to Missouri taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri House of Representative bills heard by a committee Wednesday could lower the Missouri corporate income tax to zero by 2029 and set a flat income tax rate of 4.7% or … more
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Senate committee reviews bills that would modify utility rate increases
JEFFERSON CITY — Advocacy groups voiced opposition to Senate bills that would allow utility rates to be calculated using so-called “future test years” during a committee hearing on … more
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Abortion-rights supporters rally to protect new rights
JEFFERSON CITY — Leaders of the Amendment 3 Coalition gathered at the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday for a rally to defend reproductive freedom. Over 200 supporters joined the … more
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Krewson has confirmation hearing for UM Board of Curators
Editor's Note: Krewson's appointment to the UM Board of Curators was unanimously approved Thursday by the Senate. JEFFERSON CITY — Former St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson had a confirmation … more
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October 2024 monthly jobs report
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,400 jobs in October 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point, according to a Nov. 14 report … more
Interstate 44 Closed in Pulaski County due to Flooding
PULASKI COUNTY – Both directions of Interstate 44 in Pulaski County between St. Robert and Rolla are closed due to river flooding Wednesday morning. The closure is expected to last several … more
Missouri’s U.S. Senate candidates Lucas Kunce (left) and incumbent Sen. Josh Hawley speak over each other in disagreement Friday afternoon during a debate at the Fox Theatre in Springfield hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kunce, a Democrat, and Hawley, a Republican interrupted one another several times to counter a point being made by the other or, in Hawley’s case, to ask for rebuttal time as allowed. Also pictured is Jared Young, an independent candidate for the Better Party seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Hawley, who was also a participant in the debate along with Green Party nominee Nathan Kline.
Hawley, Kunce clash over aid to Ukraine, abortion rights ballot measure during Senate debate
SPRINGFIELD — The United States should abandon its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Friday during his first debate with challenger Lucas Kunce and … more
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GUBERNATORIAL candidates State Rep. Crystal Quade and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe visit as they leave the Fox Theatre stage in Springfield following the debate hosted by the Missouri Press Association.
Abortion rights, minimum wage hike divide Quade, Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial debate
SPRINGFIELD — Twenty years of Republican control of the legislature has failed Missouri, giving it the most extreme abortion restrictions in the country and a child care system in crisis, … more
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MoDOT urges drivers to be safe on Memorial Day weekend
Work zones, permanent lane closures to remain in place The upcoming Memorial Day holiday signals the start of summer travel, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be … more
Democrat Crystal Quade, Missouri House of Representatives Minority Leader and candidate for Governor, speaks during the Truman Day dinner in Freeburg on April 11.
Statewide office candidates speak at Truman Day dinner
FREEBURG — Democratic candidates for governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor spoke in front of a local crowd at the recent Truman Day dinner in Freeburg on April 11 hosted by the … more
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Distracted driving affects everyone, ‘Work with Us’ in work zones
JEFFERSON CITY — In 2023, 35 fatalities occurred in work zone crashes, the highest number of work zone fatalities in Missouri history. Distracted driving contributed to 588 work zone crashes … more
Missouri Democratic Party Vice Chair Yvonne Reeves-Chong addresses diners at the recent Truman Day dinner hosted by the Democratic committees of Maries and Osage counties last week in Freeburg.
State Democratic Party leaders address Truman Day diners
FREEBURG — More than 60 people gathered in the basement of American Legion Post 317 in Freeburg last Thursday in observation of Truman Day, a tradition of both Missouri and the United States … more
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Missouri House approves bill to phase out corporate income tax
JEFFERSON CITY — In an effort to further create a business-friendly economy, the Missouri House of Representatives has approved HB 2274, what House Communications called “a significant … more
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