(Missouri Independent) – Missouri voters will be required to present a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot under a wide-ranging elections bill headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. The bill includes several other provisions — such as prohibiting touchscreen voting machines and requiring a number of cybersecurity checks — that came out of hearings last summer, […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Missouri Senate passed a congressional redistricting map Thursday and then adjourned for the year. The 22-11 vote came after Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden invoked a rarely-used rule to bring a bill from the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting to the floor. The adjournment came a day before the constitutionally mandated […]
Eleven public high schools in Missouri are being recognized for helping students plan financially for postsecondary education. In an effort to promote completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) among high school seniors, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) launched the Show-Me FAFSA Challenge in October 2020. This […]
rock bands Tesla and Fuel will perform on the State Fair Grandstand stage, presented by CFM Insurance, on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Missouri State Fair. Tesla’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and perform at venues all over the world. Their list of hits, starting with their album Mechanical […]
The Missouri Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation Board has approved additions to the Wall of Honor at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. The address of the Fire Fighters Memorial is 5599 Angel Dr #5409, Kingdom City, MO 65262. One of the additions is Firefighter George Shoemaker from the Brookfield Fire Department who […]
Missouri’s medical cannabis industry is reporting another monthly retail sales record. The state’s dispensaries sold nearly $37,00,000 worth of medication and products in April 2022. There was a one-day sales record of two-point-eight-million dollars on April 20th, which is considered a cannabis national holiday. Many facilities had specialty prices, educational events, and celebrations […]
The Missouri House passed a new Congressional redistricting plan on Monday, but the bill has hit a wall in the Senate. The relationship status between Missouri Republican Senators this session – it’s complicated. Work on a Congressional redistricting plan is a major part of the rift among members in the upper chamber. A […]
Groups that advocate for renewables in Missouri are urging Gov. Mike Parson to sign a utility-focused bill that would reduce barriers for businesses and individuals to access solar arrays. It’s been passed by both chambers of the Legislature – and among other measures, it would prevent Homeowners Associations from banning solar panels in their covenants, implement a […]
(Missouri Independent) – Efforts to secure the nationwide right to an abortion stalled for a second time Wednesday when U.S. Senate Democrats failed to get enough votes to overcome the legislative filibuster. Republicans, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, voted uniformly against limiting debate on the bill while Democrats, save West […]
(Missouri Independent) – After hours of filibustering in the Missouri Senate, including a spirited game of charades, Democrats stopped an attempt by Republicans Wednesday to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process. The measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Henderson, R-Bonne Terre, originally would have asked voters to increase the […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Assistant Secretary Alejandra Y. Castillo today unveiled a joint resource guide to help community organizations access USDA and EDA resources to build strategies to boost economic development in rural America. “America’s rural communities are critical to the success of […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days on June 11 and 12. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC […]
Governor Mike Parson granted14 pardons according to article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Governor Parson has instructed his legal team to continue reviewing clemency files and working to reduce the backlog inherited by his […]
Entries are now being accepted online for all State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. Complete rules and regulations for all shows and contests are available in the online Premium Guide. All entrants must complete the vendor input form to receive premium payment(s). Most shows and competitions have entry deadlines. Important competition updates are available […]
(Missouri Independent) – Companies looking to build large electrical transmission lines in Missouri may soon have to pay landowners more and provide more of the transmitted power to customers in the state. On Tuesday, the Missouri House passed eminent domain legislation that adds more protections for Missourians when companies condemn land to build transmission lines. The bill has […]
(Missouri Independent) – A statewide open enrollment system that would allow students to attend a school district outside of one in which they reside is likely dead with just three days left in the legislative session. But proponents are optimistic a much more narrowly-tailored version focused exclusively on people who own multiple properties in different […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Missouri House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require state regulators to turn over ownership information for businesses granted medical marijuana licenses that it has long withheld from public view. Democratic Rep. Peter Merideth of St. Louis added the transparency requirements as an amendment to a local government bill approved by the Senate […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office received two initiative petitions before the May 8 deadline. Once scanned, signature pages will be submitted to local election authorities for signature verification. Petition Number Date Signatures Submitted Type of Amendment Number of Boxes Submitted 2022-059 May 8, 2022 Constitutional 731 2022-051 May 8, 2022 Constitutional 192 […]
As the nationwide infant formula shortage continues to affect parents and caregivers, state health officials and pediatricians urge Missourians to know the dos and don’ts of infant formula use and refrain from hoarding supply. The formula shortage, which began as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic supply chain challenges, continues today and is exacerbated by […]
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that turkey hunters checked 33,355 birds during Missouri’s 2022 regular spring turkey season, April 18 through May 8. The top regular-season harvest counties were Franklin with 798 birds harvested, Callaway with 614, and Gasconade with 606. Young turkey hunters also harvested 2,896 birds over the youth […]
