The state agency charged with overseeing Missouri’s fledging medical marijuana program has finalized the number of licenses to be awarded in the first year. On Friday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) determined the top-scoring 60 cultivation […]
Senate advances expanded child protection, anti-trafficking legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House bill combating sex trafficking has expanded to include a variety of other provisions in an effort to protect minors — particularly exploited youths — in the state. Under Sen. Jeannie Riddle’s guidance, Rep. Mary […]
State leaders commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The eagle represents courage honor and dedicated service. The blue circle signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The laurel wreath is a time honored symbol representing victory, integrity, and strength. The stripes behind the eagle represent the […]
Massive criminal justice reform bill clears another hurdle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A sweeping criminal justice reform bill made it over another hurdle Tuesday morning as it passed out of the House Fiscal Review Committee. HCB 2, championed by Republican Rep. Shamed Dogan, progressed through the committee with […]
Life Sentence for Stoddard County Sex Offender
Today, April 22, 2019, David Madsen was sentenced in Stoddard County Case No: 18SD-CR01274-01 to life imprisonment for the crime of Statutory Rape in the First Degree by Presiding Circuit Judge Robert N. Mayer. Madsen was previously found guilty by […]
‘Women in Policy’ roundtable event to be held at Capitol next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A group of women involved in a variety of roles across Missouri’s political and policy spectrum will lead a roundtable discussion next week about their respective fields and what it took to land their careers. The […]
Senate committee hears pair of bills modifying death penalty guidelines
Two bills that would further curtail just when the death penalty could be handed down were considered before a Senate committee this week. Championed by Republican state Sen. Paul Wieland, SB 288 would remove the option of the death penalty if all […]
Lawmakers push for close to domestic violence gun ‘loophole’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. Tracy McCreery believes she’s found a loophole for domestic abusers to still obtain firearms, and she’s set on rectifying the “dangerous” technicality. When Missouri passed its constitutional carry law in 2016, eliminating the need for a permit […]
Blunt stresses workforce development, broadband access, and more in address to Missouri House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In his address to the Missouri House Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt focused on the economy and workforce development. On Wednesday morning, the senior U.S. senator from Missouri spent a little more than 20 minutes going […]
Capitol braces for Grain Belt fight: What to know about the proposed project
It’s clean energy versus eminent domain in the Missouri Capitol Tuesday as the House is set to proceed with legislation that could make a multi-billion dollar project difficult. Missouri farmers and ranchers who oppose the Grain Belt Express Clean Line […]