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Missouri Gov. Parson taps third state senator for new job Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday appointed another state senator to an executive branch job. by Associated Press Published Jan. 27 2020 @ 3:55pm

Missouri state treasurer reflects on first year Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has been on the job for a year, and priorities ahead of him include getting a proposed cash flow fund for the state set up, as well as continuing to prioritize investments intended to help the economy and state's assets grow. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 27 2020 @ 12:55pm

In recording, Trump asks how long Ukraine can resist Russians WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump inquired how long Ukraine would be able to resist Russian aggression without U. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawyers plunged into his impeachment trial defense Saturday by accusing Democrats of striving to overturn the 2016 election, arguing investigations of Trump's dealings with Ukraine have not been a fact-finding mission but a politically motivated effort to drive him from the White House. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump defends Sanders, stoking Democratic divisions WASHINGTON (AP) — As tensions between Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren rose earlier this month, Sanders found himself with an unusual ally: President Donald Trump. Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

California threatened with funds loss over abortion coverage Saying that California is violating a federal law, the Trump administration on Friday threatened the state with a potential loss of federal health care funds over its requirement that insurance plans cover abortions. by Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:50pm

Trump becomes first president to speak at March for Life President Donald Trump called it his "profound honor" on Friday to be the first president to attend the annual anti-abortion gathering in Washington called the March for Life. by Jill Colvin, Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:25pm

Pentagon: 34 US troops had brain injuries from Iran's strike The Pentagon said Friday that 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries suffered in this month's Iranian missile strike on an Iraqi air base, and that half of the troops have returned to their military duties. by Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 11:45am

Director: Employee turnover is MoDOT's budget 'crisis' High turnover is becoming a "crisis" that costs the Missouri Department of Transportation more than $30 million a year, department Director Patrick McKenna said during a budget presentation Thursday. by Brendan Crowley Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump to attend anti-abortion rally in Washington The White House says President Donald Trump will become the first president to attend the annual anti-abortion gathering in Washington called the March for Life. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:30pm

Over 100 state lawmakers in US accused of misconduct in 3 years State lawmakers across the U.S. have reached a troubling milestone for allegations of sexual misconduct, even as they have taken significant steps to try to prevent and investigate such behavior. by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 3:15pm

Democrats appeal for GOP help to convict 'corrupt' Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats launched into marathon arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial Wednesday, appealing to skeptical Republican senators to join them in voting to oust Trump from office to "protect our democracy. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri lawmakers push long prison sentences for fentanyl Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday moved to enact strict penalties for people caught with the highly lethal opioid fentanyl. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:45pm

Missouri lawmakers discuss expanding police residency rules Lawmakers are considering whether to allow police in all Missouri municipalities to reside outside the cities where they live. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:55pm

Missouri lawmakers try again with voter ID after court loss Missouri lawmakers made a case to adopt stringent photo identification requirements for voting on Wednesday, just days after the state Supreme Court struck down key portions of a more lenient voter ID law as unconstitutional. by Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:30pm

Chief justice: Missouri public defenders need more funding The head of the Missouri Supreme Court announced his support for the Missouri State Public Defender System's pleas for more funds during Wednesday's State of the Judiciary address. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 2:20pm

Supreme Court to consider faithless electors, ahead of 2020 vote The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide ahead of the 2020 election whether presidential electors are bound to support the popular vote winner in their states or can opt for someone else. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 3:50pm

Advocates' hopes high as Kansas heads for medical marijuana debate Kansas lawmakers expect to have their most serious debate so far on medical marijuana this year, fueling high hopes for advocates who have been stymied by the state's prohibitionist roots and Republican-controlled Legislature. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:45pm

Senate GOP lauds cost-share extension, savings plan Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State address pleased some Senate Republicans, but some Senate Democrats said the governor did not go far enough in addressing specific issues. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:35am

Mid-Missouri lawmakers praise Parson's vision, passion Local representatives react to Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State Address. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:15pm

Parson's budget includes 2% state worker pay hike The 2020-21 budget Gov. Mike Parson's administration shared Wednesday ahead of the State of the State address features a pay raise for state employees — though some state departments would downsize numbers of full-time equivalent employees, but not through layoffs, according to the state budget director. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:14pm

Missouri Gov. Parson pitches plan to address violent crime in State of the State Address Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday called on lawmakers to set aside $100 million in taxpayer dollars to use in case of financial emergencies. by Summer Ballentine and David Lieb, Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 4:10pm

Pelosi sets vote today to send impeachment to Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is set to vote today to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for a landmark trial on whether charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are grounds for removal. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am