Saluting The Class Of 2021: Jesse Canamore Of Florissant

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Parkway South High School Grad Anna Kornfeld

Across Missouri Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

COVID-19 Outbreak At Smithfield Plant In Missouri Likely Larger Than Originally Known

And in late May 2020, the local hospital director told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that 35 cases were tied to the plant.

Free Testing Aims To Curb STIs That Went Unchecked As COVID Spread In Missouri

Clinics cut back locations and scaled back hours. Some had to temporarily pause their STI testing services altogether.

Court Orders State To Turn Over Records Related To Missouri Medical Marijuana Program

A state appeals court ruled Tuesday that Missouri regulators were wrong to withhold copies of successful medical marijuana applications.

Capitol Perspectives: A Most Unusual Legislative Session

The 2021 Missouri legislative session was one of the most unusual and unpredictable of the legislative gatherings in years.

Missouri Eases Rules For Building CAFOs Despite Outcry About Potential Pollution

Missouri regulators on Tuesday eased the rules governing the design of massive industrial hog facilities.

How A Plan To Boost Kansas-Nebraska Tourism Got Wrapped Up In Fears Of A 30×30 ‘Land-Grab'

It started as a research project.

GOP Divisions In The Missouri Senate Bedevil Legislative Session

The immediate issue was whether a bill extending medical provider taxes that finance Medicaid would include anti-abortion provisions.

Advocates Fear Homeless Crisis With Federal Eviction Moratorium On Shaky Legal Ground

At least once a day, housing advocate Melissa Pashia speaks to someone who is living in a car.

Missouri Lawmakers Send Bill To Prevent Abuse In Religious Reform Schools To Governor

For decades, the state has had no clear understanding of the scope of unlicensed youth residential facilities.

Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill To Collect Taxes On Online Sales

In legislative jargon, it's called the Wayfair fix.

Missouri Lawmakers Head Home Without Passing Bill Crucial To Medicaid Funding

Missouri lawmakers ended the 2021 legislative session with a $2 billion question left unanswered.

Bill Shielding Missouri Businesses From Most COVID-Related Lawsuits Heads To Governor

Despite an attempt to kill Senate Bill 51 in the final minutes of the session, it was passed out of the House by a vote of 97 to 57 Friday.

Missouri Republicans Pass Bill To Counter Calls To ‘Defund The Police'

Missouri Republicans have pushed through a bill that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers.

Congratulations, Parkway South High Grad Hailey Roberts

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Push For Disclosure Of Missouri Medical Marijuana Records Runs Into Veto Threat

The provision was added as an amendment to another bill pertaining to nonprofit organizations.

Missouri Senate Approves Bill Seeking To Nullify Federal Gun Laws

The bill now goes back to the House. If it passes there, which is expected, it would head to the governor’s desk.

Missouri Lawmakers On The Brink Of Passing Bill To Collect Taxes On Online Sales

In legislative jargon, it's called the Wayfair fix.

Missouri Lawmakers Seek To Rein In Clean-Energy Loan Program

Clean energy is the future. Missouri is getting on board.

Secrecy Around Ownership Records Raises Questions About Missouri Marijuana Networks

Greenlight Dispensary advertises 16 medical marijuana locations across Missouri, from Cape Girardeau to Kansas City, and many in-between.

Abortion Fight Continues On Missouri Medicaid Provider Taxes

An attempt to renew a law essential to financing Missouri's Medicaid program drew fire late Monday from a state Senator.

Missouri House Approves Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Sends Bill To The Governor

In an historic vote, the Missouri House signed off Tuesday on legislation creating a prescription drug monitoring program.

Parson Withdraws Nominee To Replace Steelman On The University Of Missouri Curators

By withdrawing the nomination, Parson preserved his ability to appoint Holloway to the board in the future.

Abortion Amendment Imperils Bill Crucial To Missouri Medicaid Finances

On 16 occasions, lawmakers have renewed a set of taxes on medical providers essential to funding the Medicaid program.

Missouri Senate Sends Education Savings Account Program To Governor's Desk

After less than 15 minutes of debate, House Bill 349, sponsored by Rep. Phil Christofanelli, R-St. Peters, passed.

Lawmakers Say Next Step Is Up To Parson For Missouri Medicaid Expansion

The General Assembly made swift work of $35.7 billion in appropriations Friday, passing 15 bills to fund state government operations .

Family Farms Are The Solution, Corporate Agriculture Is The Problem

Last month, Missouri Rural Crisis Center held a telephone town-hall with thousands of Missourians across our state.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's Office Refuses To Release Resignation Letter Of Former COO

The same day as Randall Williams' sudden resignation as Missouri's top health official, another key member of the executive branch left also

Less Pollution, Lower Bills: Missouri, Kansas Move Ahead On Utility Securitization

Utility providers across Kansas and Missouri may soon be able to retire coal-fired power plants faster.

Opponents Scuttle Effort To Add Benefit Limits To Missouri Unemployment Debt Bill

A bill to forgive mistakenly paid unemployment benefit from 2020 will include a waiver for debts to the state.

Missouri House Passes Bill Criminalizing Protesters Blocking Traffic, Banning Chokeholds

By the end of the more than five-hour debate, roughly 40 amendments were tacked onto the bill.

Missouri Governor Won't Release Resignation Letter Of His Former Health Director

“No record will therefore be provided,” Coulter wrote in a letter in response to The Independent’s request.

COVID Liability Bill Voted Down In Missouri House Committee

A bill that would shield businesses from most COVID-related lawsuits and is one of Gov. Mike Parson's top legislative priorities was nixed.

Democrats Vow Court Battle If Lawmakers Don't Fund Missouri Medicaid Expansion

During a rally on the Capitol Building lawn, Senate Democrats promised to push for adding the $1.9 billion expected cost to the state budget

University Of Missouri To Close Center Studying State Economy, Taxes

“Our projections are based on the average impact that investments and R&D spending have on the state economy,” the report stated.

Missouri Bill Targeting Environmental Protections Moves Ahead In House

Missouri legislators are moving forward with an effort to loosen the state’s environmental regulations. Regardless if it will help, or harm.

Nonprofit Hopes To Free Missouri Man Serving 23 Years On Marijuana Charges

Eric McCauley was a first time marijuana offender when he was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison in 2012.

Missouri House Expels Rick Roeber, A Republican Accused Of Sexually Abusing His Children

Rick Roeber, a Lee's Summit Republican accused by his adult children of sexual and physical abuse, was expelled from the Missouri House.

Gov. Parson Holding Fundraiser With Missouri Medical Marijuana Companies

Individuals and companies that were awarded lucrative medical marijuana licenses by the state will gather next week to raise money.