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Missouri Senate votes to block federal gun law enforcement JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri senators on Thursday passed a bill to block local police from enforcing federal gun laws, sending the bill to the House just hours before lawmakers' Friday deadline. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Bill to speed Evergy, Ameren's move to clean energy wins Missouri legislative approval Legislation that would allow Missouri utility companies to speed their transition to renewable energy is on its way to Gov. Mike Parson's desk just a day before the General Assembly's session ends. by Allison Kite, Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Times Square shooting suspect says he wasn't even there STARKE, Fla. (AP) — The man suspected of shooting and wounding three people in New York's Times Square, including a 4-year-old girl, said in a television interview that he did not know anything about it and had been in New Jersey at the time. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Push for disclosure of medical marijuana records runs into veto threat An effort by lawmakers to require disclosure of ownership information for businesses granted medical marijuana licenses was derailed Thursday, when state regulators suggested a possible gubernatorial veto. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Masks eased for vaccinated WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Medicaid provider taxes imperiled as compromise on abortion issues eludes lawmakers The pathway to renewing provider taxes essential to funding Medicaid before Missouri lawmakers adjourn for the year became narrower Thursday afternoon, when issues raised by abortion opponents forced removal of the taxes from a health care bill. by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

State lawmakers pass safeguards for boarding schools JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri would gain greater oversight of unlicensed residential care facilities for children under legislation that won final approval Thursday following allegations of long-running abuse at some boarding schools. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Democrats seek strategy to fight GOP voting laws A small group of civil rights leaders gathered at Vice President Kamala Harris' ceremonial office last week, discussing how to combat a wave of new Republican-backed laws restricting voting in several states. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Economic development organization elects board The Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP) took a step toward formally beginning work. by Michael Shine Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Desperate for workers, restaurants and stores raise pay WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and keep up with a flood of customers as the pandemic eases. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden pledges aggressive response to pipeline cyberattackers President Joe Biden pledged an aggressive response to the cyberattack that temporarily shut down the Colonial Pipeline and warned gasoline stations on Thursday not to engage in price gouging as motorists wait for fuel to start flowing back to their communities. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic again forced mosque closings and family separations on the holiday marking the end of Ramadan. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Some Republicans pushing to change primary elections Missouri Republicans are pushing for changes in the state's primary elections to require a runoff if no candidate garners more than 50 percent of the vote. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Legislature passes bill regulating residential homes A local lawmaker's bill intended to protect children passed both chambers Thursday and awaits the governor's signature. by Joe Gamm Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Dueling COVID-19 liability bills surface in final days of sessions It's a race to the finish to see which version of a dueling set of COVID-19 liability bills will find its way to the governor's desk before the Missouri Legislature adjourns for the year at 6 p.m. today. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riot An active-duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and helping other members of the pro-Trump mob force their way into the Capitol on Jan. 6 has been charged in the riot, federal prosecutors said Thursday. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Bill targeting protesters who block traffic close to approval A push to crack down on protesters who block roadways, penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation for misconduct is on the precipice of clearing the Missouri Legislature — though Senate Democrats vow to fight to kill it. by Rebecca Rivas, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

On Eid, Xinjiang imams defend China against US criticism BEIJING (AP) — Muslim leaders from the Xinjiang region rejected Western allegations that China is suppressing religious freedom, speaking at a reception Thursday for foreign diplomats and media at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Israel fires shells into Gaza as fighting escalates GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel on Thursday as Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes and shells and called up 9,000 more reservists who could be used to stage a ground invasion. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Ex-UK PM Cameron grilled over links to bankrupt finance firm LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday he never suspected a financial services company he lobbied for would go under, threatening thousands of jobs at a steel firm it helped finance. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Parson helps recognize Morgan County WRC certification VERSAILLES — A multi-year process culminated Thursday as Morgan County's school district superintendents, local elected officials, Chamber of Commerce members and special guest Gov. Mike Parson celebrated the county's new Certified Work Ready Community (WRC) status at Morgan County R-2's Performing Arts Center. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

State Tech ranked nation's fourth best community college State Technical College of Missouri was recently ranked as the fourth best community college in the nation. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Concrete work to close lane of U.S. 50 Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be replacing concrete next week in various areas along U.S. 50 west of Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am