Ryan Pivoney has joined the Jefferson City News Tribune staff as a reporter focused on Missouri state government. He covers the state's executive branch, state departments, Missouri Senate, Lincoln University and State Technical College of Missouri. Pivoney graduated from Truman State University in spring 2021 with a degree in communication and a journalism concentration and political science minor. He can be reached via email at [email protected]
Attorney General to file second lawsuit over local mask mandates
Despite new CDC COVID-19 masking guidance and surging case numbers around the state, the Missouri attorney general continues to battle local mask mandates in Missouri.
Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:00pm
Significant number of LU undergrads may face academic probation
With an average of 100-150 students on academic probation each fall, Lincoln University curators are calling for administration to address the university's notable at-risk student population with a heavier focus on academic support programs.
Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm
Local yorkshire wins breeding swine show
Beating the heat and other competitors, Erica Schweer and her Yorkshire pig Norma took home the title of grand champions at Monday's swine breeding show.
Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm
78,000 enter vaccine lottery
Missouri's vaccine incentive program is off to a promising start, state health officials say.
Jul. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm
Lincoln University looks to add new academic programs
Lincoln University is looking to add at least three new academic programs and initiatives to its offerings.
Jul. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm
200 Missouri clergy urge more vaccinations
Clergy from around the state are joining calls for Missourians to get vaccinated. More than 200 Missouri pastors and ministers have signed a statement urging Christians to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
Parson names DHSS chief, unveils vaccine incentives
As COVID-19 and the delta variant surge in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson has named a new state health department director and announced $9 million in vaccine incentive programs.
Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri mulls massive state government tech overhaul
The way Missourians interact with state government services may be revamped with a massive IT overhaul being discussed.
Jul. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri Attorney General no longer required to live in Jefferson City
Earlier this week, Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 53 and repealed the statute requiring the state's attorney general must "reside at the seat of government."
Jul. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri government departments empowered through budget appropriations
Not all state government budgets are created equal.Many times, departmental requests go unfunded or underfunded; but sometimes, particularly when the state's revenue is looking up, departments are equipped with the resources to shape statewide trajectories or touch the lives of Missourians directly.
Jul. 18 2021 @ 12:10am
Jefferson City church leaders, members send prayers to Haiti
Jefferson City churches sent prayers to Haiti from inside the state Capitol on Thursday night after last week's assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Mose.
Jul. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
Gov. Parson signs public safety law; measure bans police chokeholds, tracks police use of force
A police chokehold ban, free feminine hygiene products for Missouri inmates and a new system for tracking police use of force were among the variety of public safety measures signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Mike Parson.
Jul. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
Missouri jobless rate rises for second month
Missouri's unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a percentage point for the second month in a row, from 4.2 percent in May to 4.3 percent in June.
Jul. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
MoDOT secures funding for bridges, roads with tax increase
The Missouri Department of Transportation has secured critical funding for bridges and roads as an increase in the state's motor fuel tax was signed into law Tuesday.
Jul. 13 2021 @ 11:55pm
Parson signs bill allowing payment of student athletes
Missouri joined a growing list of states passing laws to protect student athletes' ability to be paid for their likeness and athletic reputation after Gov. Mike Parson signed sweeping higher education legislation Tuesday.
Jul. 13 2021 @ 11:55pm
Lincoln University studies results of analytics firm research
Lincoln University recently received findings from two reports by an outside research firm, leading to some introspection on how the university conducts customer service, campus safety and academic programming.
Jul. 13 2021 @ 12:15am
Trent Brooks: Dedicated to transportation
Like his father and grandfather before him, Trent Brooks is dedicated to transportation.Brooks is the Central District traffic engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation and leads the central region Coalition for Roadway Safety.
Jul. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm
Parson tabs panel to redraw legislative lines
Gov. Mike Parson appointed 40 people to the commissions responsible for redistricting the state's legislative maps following the 2020 Census.
Jul. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
New state law serves up alcohol-to-go
Missouri bars and restaurants can now permanently offer carry-out alcohol beverages on their menu and begin pouring earlier on Sundays.
Jul. 8 2021 @ 11:40pm
Gov. Parson signs COVID liability protections
Priority COVID-19 liability protections were signed into law Wednesday as Missouri lawmakers hope to settle disputes before they occur amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state.
Jul. 7 2021 @ 11:30pm