Missouri is partnering with Texas-based Vizient, Inc. to bring more than 700 new hospital staff to aid the state’s health centers.
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The special session convened on July 27 to address violent crime.
With a little more than a month before lawmakers are due back in Jefferson City for the 2021 legislative session, pre-filing opened Tuesday.
The Missouri Senate passed the $1.2 billion supplemental budget bill Wednesday, advancing it to the governor for final approval.
Gov. Mike Parson asked Senate leadership to drop COVID liability protections from the ongoing extraordinary session.
Sen. Andrew Koenig pre-filed a bill meant to limit the ability of local officials to mandate and enforce county-wide shutdowns Tuesday.
Appropriations Committee Chair Dan Hegeman said the focus of the Senate will be the child support provision of the supplemental budget.
"Starting now, the Missouri Legislature must create a meaningful virtual option for the public to engage in legislative hearings."
Rep. Nick Schroer called on Gov. Mike Parson to expand the call of the extraordinary session to address county orders restricting businesses.
With the extraordinary session stalled until after Thanksgiving, here’s a look at the budget as it stands so far in the process.
“It could put not just ourselves, but our families and other people we come in contact with on the tour at risk.”