Gov. Mike Parson signed Executive Order 21-07 extending the state of emergency in Missouri through Aug. 31 to help accelerate COVID-19 recovery.
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A pair of bills in the Missouri House seek to bolster businesses impacted by shutdowns over the past year through a tax credit.
"To address localities’ concerns, Missouri lawmakers ought to revisit state funding toward tobacco control programs and offer robust funding to the communities by using existing tobacco monies."
Rep. Tricia Derges has pleaded not guilty to all of the 23 counts, including the newly unsealed ones, her attorney said.
Senate leadership sees a possible future for legislation curbing the power of local officials during health emergencies.
"School districts shouldn’t be obstructing student success; they should be cheering it on in any way they can."
Missouri’s community health centers are set to receive nearly $124.3 million from the recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act.
The Missouri Times' Kaitlyn Schallhorn and Conner Kerrigan sat down to recap an eventful week for Missouri on the “Third Read” podcast.
The Missouri Senate is working on its own effort to prevent the state from recouping unemployment overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Senate bill meant to help utility companies receive financial help transitioning to renewable natural gas is on its way to the House.