"In already tough economic times, where general revenue is down, Medicaid expansion will only steal away more resources from an already tight budget."
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“We have an outstanding group of chairs who have the experience and aptiduge to take on some of the most pressing issues facing our state.”
The Missouri House voted to approve new rules for the 101st General Assembly after nearly a dozen amendments died on the floor Tuesday.
"The year 2020 only exacerbated the education gap that previously existed between various public school districts; the disparity that existed has only grown wider."
Jackson County needs to improve controls and procedures in its assessment department to ensure effective and efficient future reassessments, an audit said.
An increase in security was requested in the Capitol following recent events, including the FBI warning of upcoming “armed protests'' at statehouses around the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Gov. Mike Parson was officially sworn in as Missouri's 57th governor Monday, taking his oath alongside Missouri's other statewide officials.
"If Missouri mandates these biodiesel fuel blends as proposed ... there will be an immediate price increase per gallon and a price spike to retailers when the tax credit expires in 2023."
After being sworn in for a full term, Gov. Mike Parson pledged to prioritize two of his most talked-about areas of legislation.
"Even in the darkest times, Missouri shines on."