Groups raise religious liberty, civil rights concerns with Title IX changes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the debate over Title IX reform in the Missouri General Assembly continues, some groups have raised concerns over how...
Senate advances bill reversing burden placed on Missouri community colleges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legislation addressing community colleges and retirement systems passed out of Senate committee Wednesday morning — the latest step in what...
Eddy Justice launches 2020 campaign for state Senate
Having been involved in local Missouri politics for some time, Eddy Justice is officially throwing his hat in the ring for an open state...
Missouri’s Title IX bill gains momentum
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The contentious debate over how Missouri colleges handle sexual assault and misconduct investigations continues after spring break as the state’s...
Senators hold up ESA legislation for hours, Republicans promise to continue to block it
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Andrew Koenig’s bill establishing a tax credit scholarship was held up by several hours of filibustering Wednesday evening —...
This Week in the Governor’s Office: Week of March 4, 2019
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In the wake of the now-viral video of a St. Louis daycare employee’s treatment of a young child, Gov. Mike...
Senate closes week without tackling anticipated education reform bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Senate closed out its legislative week by passing a bevy of bills Thursday morning.
Among those passed was Republican...
ESA programs see success as Missouri lawmakers debate implementing similar scholarships
As Missouri lawmakers debate whether to implement an educational scholarship program hoping to expand school choice, similar programs in other states have seen recent...
House adds sunset to Fast-Track program, sends bill to Senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lawmakers in the Missouri House have given their approval to a measure that would launch a grant program for adults...
First and Second Lady revive Missouri Mentorship Initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After their heavy involvement in the revival of the Missouri Mentorship Initiative (MMI), First Lady Teresa Parson and Second Lady...
