JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 3 at Grand Center Arts Academy in St. Louis and at Poplar Bluff High School in Poplar Bluff on Tuesday. “Improving our workforce is a top priority […]
Governor Parson applauded Missouri General Assembly’s passage of STEM education, treatment courts and 43 board appointments
Creation of STEM education and treatment court expansion will aid in the preparation of Missouri’s workforce JEFFERSON CITY – Two pieces of legislation will now go to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law after the bipartisan approval from […]
White House is taking Greitens situation ‘very seriously’
The situation surrounding the Missouri governor is “very concerning” and the White House is taking it “very seriously,” according to President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. During the daily press briefing on Friday, a reporter asked Sanders if […]
Representative Ruth calls for Gov. Greitens to resign
Another Republican female legislator is calling for Gov. Eric Greitens resignation following the news of his indictment on Thursday. Rep. Becky Ruth, R-Festus, made a statement on her Facebook account on Friday stating that the governor needs to remove himself from […]
Missouri School Boards Association hosts legislative day in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — More than 300 members headed to the Capital City on Tuesday for the Missouri School Board Association’s legislative day. The organization gathered to discuss their legislative agenda, talking about the ins and outs of education in […]
Senate finds compromise during 24-hour-filibuster, perfects Emery’s utility bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a grueling 24-hour filibuster, Sen. Ed Emery’s SB 564 is advancing in the Missouri Senate. A small group of senators tied up the state’s upper legislative chamber for more than a day, filibustering against legislation […]
Schaaf, Libla lead filibuster against Emery’s ‘utility tax’ bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Ed Emery has been pushing forward with utility legislation for years now, and the Republican from Lamar is doubling down in his latest attempt. The senator on Wednesday night presented a substitute version of the […]
Emery’s utility bill passes committee with 9-1 vote
Romine, Libla still opposing JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Legislation regarding utilities is moving forward, with the latest news Wednesday afternoon that Sen. Ed Emery’s SB 564 had passed out of its first Senate committee. Just last week, the committee heard […]
Libla, Romine lead the Senate in call for Attorney General to investigate allegations against Greitens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Less than 24 hours after a report alleging misconduct in the form of blackmail and infidelity by Gov. Eric Greitens, the Missouri Senate is speaking out. The Senate on Thursday morning returned to the chamber, with […]