In a win for student-athletes and coaches who advocated for reform, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to allow players to profit off the use of their likeness.
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With 70 bills passed by the legislature and dozens already signed, four bills were rejected by the governor as well as some budget items.
Gov. Parson signed off on Missouri’s budget for the new fiscal year, authorizing more than $35 billion in funds while issuing several vetoes.
Three alumni of Webster University were tapped for positions by President Biden, both in his administration and his presidential campaign.
The Missouri Lottery is putting more than $377 million in proceeds from the 2021 fiscal year toward the state’s education fund.
Rep. Phil Christofanelli was named the ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, citing his legislative victories during session.
Missouri state offices will be closed Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, the first new federal holiday in nearly four decades.
DESE submitted its request for federal funds through the American Rescue Plan, allocating most to local schools to respond to the pandemic.
"Broadband is as critical as electricity and water — that is something that experts say, and that’s why today’s announcement is so important.”