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 […]
Senate perfects domestic violence, sexual assault protection bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Senate perfected legislation aimed at further protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Thursday, specifically when it comes to living situations. SB 60, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Lauren Arthur, establishes guidelines for tenancy […]
House perfects measure easing burden of unexpected tax bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legislation aimed at protecting taxpayers who unexpectedly owe increased taxes to the state is continuing to advance. The Missouri House perfected HB 1094, sponsored by Rep. Dean Dohrman, which prevents penalties for delayed payments on outstanding […]
Missouri House of Representatives okays concealed carry on college campuses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House gave their stamp of approval to a bill allowing those with concealed carry permits to take a firearm onto college campuses. The provision, which was a part of a large campus protection bill, […]
Eggleston proposes internet sales tax, reducing income tax in ‘revenue neutral’ bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. J. Eggleston believes he has found the middle ground between increasing the burden on Missouri citizens and helping businesses compete with out-of-state online retailers. The Republican lawmaker’s bill, HB 548, would reduce the top income tax […]
House approves bill meant to stop school-to-school movement of child abusers
By Mike Lear JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The House has proposed that school districts open up lines of communication with one another to stop employees with a history of abusing students from going from one district to another. That is […]
Blunt Applauds Commerce Department Decision to Grant Tariff Exclusions to Mid-Continent Steel and Wire
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to grant tariff exclusions to Mid-Continent Steel and Wire. “This announcement is great news for Southeast Missouri,” said […]