When Gov. Parson called a special session to focus on murders in St. Louis there was an instant push back from elected Democrats.
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While Republicans are scrambling to reboot the special session — and just how to handle the anti-crime legislation — Missouri Democrats, too, seem to be at odds.
The Missouri Department of Revenue announced the opening of three temporary license office locations on Aug. 17 to better serve Missourians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missouri may increase its emphasis on flu shots ahead of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to DHSS Director Dr. Randall Williams.
Special session in the House has been postponed for nearly two weeks.
The strain of the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on staffing in the education community, according to Susan Goldammer.
House Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade called the special session on violent crime a distraction from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Just two weeks after the special session to address violent crime began, Gov. Mike Parson expanded the scope to include concurrent jurisdiction in St. Louis.
A year to the day ahead of the 200th anniversary of Missouri’s statehood, construction officially began on the Bicentennial Bridge.
After hitting a roadblock right out of the gate, legislation meant to address violent crime in Missouri eventually cleared a Senate hurdle after a 12-hour debate Thursday.