Black Lawmakers Ask Missouri House Committee To Ban Discrimination Based On Natural Hair

A similar bill passed the House unanimously last year, but it never came up for a vote in the Senate.

Missouri House Advances Workforce Bill Modeled On Ohio's TechCred

The creation of this program would come at a time when businesses are grappling with a skilled workforce shortage.

Lawmakers Renew Push To Legalize Sports Wagering In Missouri

There were more than 1,500 disappointed people at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 29, not including visitors from Ohio.

Missouri Lawmakers Debate Limiting Access To Some Public Government Records

The state Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that Gov. Mike Parson's office had violated Missouri’s open records law.

Keystone Pipeline Owner Blames Kansas Spill On Faulty Weld, Estimates $480M Remediation Cost

The company estimated the cost of “remediation, investigation and shared learning” would be $480 million.

Missouri State Employee Pay Raise Advances With Vote On Spending Bill

Everyone on the state payroll except lawmakers and statewide elected officials would receive a boost of 8.7%.

Missouri Agencies Launch Investigation Into Health Center For Transgender Youth

A whistleblower released details Thursday about her employment at the Washington University Transgender Center.

As Missouri Republicans Gather In Springfield, 2024 Primary Fights Begin Piling Up

The Missouri GOP’s annual Lincoln Days brings out party faithful and likely candidates.

Missouri Judge Orders Steps To Avoid Waiting Lists For Public Defenders

“For decades, Missouri’s public defender system has been overworked and underfunded,” Amy Breihan said.

Attorneys General From 23 GOP-Led States Back Suit Seeking To Block Abortion Pill

“The FDA and the Administration as a whole have no intention to respect the Constitution or the democratic process."

200,000 Missourians Estimated To Lose Medicaid As Eligibility Renewals Resume

The state's Department of Social Services has not previously provided a public estimate of those projected to lose coverage.

Missouri Democrats Praise Parson's Speech — And Four Other State Of The State Takeaways

Parson vowed to “support and defend our law enforcement officers.”

Missouri Lawmaker Works With Humane Society To Stop Use Of Gas To Kill Shelter Animals

“Humanely treating our animals in our shelters is something that's very important for us in the state,” Schwadron said.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-Hunger Measures In Upcoming Farm Bill

During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, the new head of the Agriculture Committee, said he believes members ...

Lawsuit Seeks To Overturn Missouri Abortion Ban As Violation Of Religious Rights

Missouri lawmakers crossed the line separating church and state, a lawsuit filed Thursday in St. Louis charges.

Missouri AG Says Lawsuit Shows ‘Dystopian' Ties Of Big Tech, Federal Agencies To Suppress Speech

“Each day we uncover additional evidence that leads back to a shadowy organization within the Department of Homeland Security,” Bailey said.

Civil Rights Group Objects To Using Federal COVID Aid For Jails

The money, the ACLU says, is intended to help governments respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elite Cuisine and Superior Vend-All Combine Forces

Merger creates Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions, the largest independently owned corporate food service company based in Missouri.

Training Nights Help Iberia Firefighters Prepare for Emergencies

Training nights take place twice a month, and Iberia provides training and gear to all volunteers free of charge.

Iberia Rural Fire Protection District: Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents.

Nearly 350,000 Missouri Children Are Too Poor To Receive Full Child Tax Credit

Roughly 345,000 Missouri children are now excluded from receiving the full $2,000 child tax credit in Missouri, according to the report.

Kansas, Western Missouri At Low Risk For Insufficient Electrical Supply This Winter

The electrical grid that covers Kansas and western Missouri is expected to have plenty of power to keep up with demand this winter.

Two Communities Find A Cure For Medical Debt: Pandemic Stimulus Funds

It's a strategy advocates say could be duplicated across the country to help erase a multibillion-dollar problem.

FEC To Pay Josh Hawley Campaign $23K To Settle Lawsuit Over Denial Of Public Records

In late 2021, Hawley's campaign requested a series of records under the Freedom of Information Act from the FEC.

Climate Funding Could Suffer In The Farm Bill Under GOP Control Of Congress

Members of the GOP in the U.S. House and Senate are sending strong signals they want to strip climate funding in 2023.

Missouri Election Guide: The Big Questions Voters Will Face On Tuesday's Ballot

The early voting period ends at 5 p.m. Monday, and polls will be open for everyone else from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Missouri Republican Explores Legislative Push To Require Schools To Have Armed Security

Democrats are pushing for gun safety proposals like universal background checks and a ‘red flag’ law in the wake of the school shooting.

Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan On Hold After Appeals Court Ruling

For the past seven days, the U.S. Department of Education has been accepting applications for student-loan forgiveness.

Trump To Be Subpoenaed By Jan. 6 Panel As The ‘Central Cause' Of Capitol Insurrection

“We have left no doubt—none—that Donald Trump led an effort to upend American democracy that directly resulted in the violence of Jan. 6.”

St. Louis Advocates Optimistic The City's Reparations Effort Will Advance

In December, a coalition of 25 local community organizations delivered a memo to the mayor asking her to map out a plan for reparations.

JBS, Tyson Foods Invest In Smartwatch App That Monitors Workers

“Our hypothesis is that if you have implemented good, safe methods for the workers, they are going to be productive as well,” Kiran said.

Iberia Rural Fire Protection District: Plan Your Escape

IRFPD is promoting this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape," from Oct. 9-15.​

Iberia Rural Fire Protection District to Launch New Cadet Program

Iberia Rural Fire Protection District is launching a brand-new Cadet Program for students ages 13-17 who want to help their community.

Amber Alert Canceled For Missouri 12-Year-Old, Police Say

"Based on information received, it is believed that the juvenile is safe and is in the company of someone known to her," police said.

Founding Member Of Senate Conservative Caucus Exploring 2024 Run For Missouri Governor

Senator Bill Eigel announced his intentions to create an exploratory committee for a 2024 gubernatorial bid at a fundraiser on Saturday.

Missouri Judge Once Again Delays Closing Agape Boarding School

The Stockton-based reform school is facing mounting abuse allegations from former students.

Appeals Court Leaves Marijuana On Missouri Ballot. Case May Head To State Supreme Court

Tuesday is the deadline for the courts to determine whether voters will get to decide the issue this November.

Missouri Governor Calls Tax Cut Plan A Defense Against ‘Pet Project' Spending By Lawmakers

Sales taxes “compound the effect of inflation,” Haslag said. “The math is straightforward.”

Poll Shows Strong Lead For Eric Schmitt In Missouri U.S. Senate Race

The poll indicates Schmitt actually had a bigger lead over Valentine with Wood in the race than without him, Rogers said.

Jewish Congregations Mount Legal Challenges To State Abortion Bans

Thousands of years of Jewish scripture make it clear that access to abortion care is a requirement of Jewish law and practice.