With the end of session looming, it was down to the wire for a bill proponents say would protect the Second Amendment rights of Missourians.
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"We’re making sure law enforcement has the best tools possible to be successful and also to maintain high accountability."
The Missouri Legislature gave final approval for a bipartisan effort to add oversight to unlicensed reform schools Thursday afternoon.
After passing a massive licensing reform bill in 2020, Rep. Derek Grier continued his push for licensing reform this session.
Gov. Mike Parson signed off on a supplemental budget bill, approving $2.1 billion in federal and general revenue funds for the state.
Missouri is one step closer to joining the rest of the country in enacting a sales tax on online purchases, commonly known as a Wayfair tax.
"The Missouri Legislature can no longer allow a small group of trial lawyers to bully our local business owners."
Rep. Bennie Cook is no stranger to working with lawmakers and constituents, and he’s making that experience the foundation for his time in the statehouse.
The Missouri Senate approved legislation meant to protect children and young adults who attend Missouri’s unlicensed boarding and reform facilities.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) allocated more than $50 million for workforce grants for Missouri teachers.