Politics
Workforce development and infrastructure, as well as federal COVID-19 relief spending, are likely to be among the priorities laid out Wednesday in Gov. Mike Pa…
by Joe Gamm , Ryan Pivoney January 16, 2022A personal appeal to take care of "our workers, OUR PEOPLE" was the sentiment expressed in a letter three Mid-Missouri legislators recently sent to their colle…
by Cameron Gerber January 16, 2022The first real snow storm this winter in Central Missouri didn't cause many problems for local road crews.
by Jeff Haldiman January 16, 2022A government transparency advocate argued Friday the Missouri House is defying the will of the voters by withholding information from the public when respondin…
by The Missouri Independent January 15, 2022The annual battle about what is and what is not an illegal gambling machine began Thursday with a Senate committee hearing on a bill to ban "pre-reveal" games …
by The Missouri Independent January 14, 2022As state lawmakers hit the ground running this legislative session, so too are House staff.
by Ryan Pivoney January 14, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a blow to the Biden administration's fight against the pandemic, blocking a federal mandate that workers be vaccinated…
by The Missouri Independent January 14, 2022A Missouri Senate committee Wednesday confirmed 13 of Gov. Mike Parson's appointments, including a new military advocate and Department of Revenue director.
by Ryan Pivoney January 13, 2022New laws may come at a cost.
by Joe Gamm January 13, 2022A state hearing about a bill to defund Planned Parenthood in Missouri was met with polarized inquiries, testimonies and, in some cases, a history lesson.
by Ella McCarthy, [email protected] January 13, 2022After years of watching Missouri voters amend the state constitution to raise the minimum wage or legalize medical marijuana, Republican lawmakers are once aga…
by The Missouri Independent , Rebecca Rivas January 13, 2022For those interested in city government, the Jefferson City Committee on Administration approved a measure to increase accessibility.
by Michael Shine January 13, 2022A Missouri House panel advanced a congressional redistricting plan Wednesday that is projected to keep Republicans solidly in control of the state's delegation…
by Associated Press January 12, 2022Education is likely to be a real battleground at the Missouri state Capitol this year, as evidenced by Tuesday's hearing on bills that dealt with Critical Race…
by Anna Campbell January 12, 2022Following the first week of session, Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, said they wil…
by Ryan Pivoney January 12, 2022