"There are several key areas our state should invest in to protect Missourians, including community intervention, rehabilitation, and accountability."
The Missouri Times
Gov. Mike Parson officially signed the two bills that came out of the special session on violent crime Monday afternoon.
The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Gov. Mike Parson and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe Monday.
Former Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey announced the start of a new lobbying company, First Capitol Advisors, Monday.
"VAWA is currently due for reauthorization, and once again, it contains enhancements to continue its pivotal role supporting the coordinated efforts to end rape and abuse not only in Missouri but in every state, tribe, and territory."
In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new saliva-based COVID-19 test developed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis.
"The state’s efforts to exclude qualified providers from its Medicaid program are out of touch with public needs and should be rejected."
“I think we need to look at each individual area, but I do think if the governor said something straight and gave some guidance it would bring people together to see what’s best for the state of Missouri.”
Just a few days after the St. Francois Health Center passed a mask mandate, it appears ready to walk back certain components, including fines and criminal penalties.
SJR 39, proposed by Republican Sen. Dan Hegeman, would have reformed the existing court plan to allow the governor more choices in selecting replacement judges.