Sater suggests UMKC chancellor resign in wake of on-campus assault
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Citing the handling of an on-campus assault at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) last week, state Sen. David Sater...
Lawmakers form new caucus to aid local governments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In an effort to better serve local government and municipalities, Missouri state lawmakers announced the formation of a new bipartisan...
Galloway, May, Billings bring in crowd at NWPC-STL Galvanizing Gutsy Women gala
ST. LOUIS – The National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Louis (NWPC-STL) hosted its Galvanizing Gutsy Women for 2020 gala brunch with special...
House gives initial approval to Gregory’s vehicle hijacking bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Creating a specific offense for vehicle hijacking had some lawmakers raising objections to, what they called, “harsh” penalties.
During the...
Lawmakers push for a local vote on St. Louis City-County merger
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the St. Louis City and County merger debate wages on, lawmakers are scrambling to ensure those impacted would have...
Schmitt sues Wood Heights over alleged Sunshine Law violation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of Wood Heights over alleged Sunshine Law violations.
The...
Tim Luebbert, labor advocate, passes
Missouri’s labor movement felt a heavy loss recently with the passing of Tim Luebbert.
He dedicated decades of work towards advancing the interest of labor...
Bill would limit who can use eminent domain
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Green Belt Express and private property rights took center stage at a committee hearing on a bill limiting which...
Opinion: We need to make a stand for local control and independent family farms
Corporate agri-business and their lobbyists are attempting to take away local control and our rights. Why? They would rather have decisions being made where...
Senate votes to establish pilot program aimed at helping homeless population
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Senate passed legislation that would create a pilot program aimed at helping the homeless population in Missouri’s two biggest...
