Gov. Parson's proposed budget would increase funding for MSSU
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson is calling for increased funding for higher education in the proposed state budget for…
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Governor Parson delivers 2022 State of the State Address
Below is information released by Governor Parson's office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc6ajZyyuKU JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Governor Mike Parson delivered the 2022 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly. Following a recap of 2021 and Missouri's Bicentennial year, Governor Parson…
GOP redistricting plan in Kansas splits Democrat's district
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas are pursuing a redistricting proposal that would remove Democratic voters from the Kansas-City area swing district currently held by the state’s only Democratic member of Congress.
Kansas governor proposes to set aside $600M, spend reserves
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly proposed Wednesday that Kansas put $600 million of its surplus revenue in a rainy day fund and spend nearly $1.8 billion of the excess revenue on a long list of projects.
Taxes, vaxes and maps: Kansas Legislature kicks off session
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican lawmakers are eager to cut taxes because Kansas is flush with cash, but the annual legislative session that opened Monday is shadowed by redistricting, election year-politics and COVID-19.
Anti-abortion group urges pro-GOP Missouri congressional map
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The leader of Missouri's largest anti-abortion group on Monday urged state lawmakers to adopt an aggressively Republican congressional map that could leave Democrats holding just one of the state's eight U.S. House seats after the next election.
As spending bill stalls, Biden climate goals remain elusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden faces a steep path to achieve his ambitious goal of slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, amid legislative gridlock that has stalled a $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives.
Kansas lawmakers stop in Pittsburg to discuss upcoming legislative session
Some Kansas lawmakers made a stop in Pittsburg today for the chamber's legislative send-off. They discussed a number of topics they're focusing on for the upcoming legislative session.
Discussion opportunity with Joplin City Council candidates
Coffee with the Candidates takes place this year at Joplin Greenhouse on January 15th.
Teachers at culture war front lines with Jan. 6 education
Teachers across America are trying to decide how — or whether — to teach students about what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.
New laws take effect across US on abortion, policing, taxes
Minimum wage increases, animal protections, police accountability, cutting and increasing taxes are all part of a series of new laws taking effect across the country on Saturday, the first day of 2022.
24 states join lawsuit against Head Start mask, vaccine mandates
Attorneys General in the 4-States join a lawsuit against a federal mask and vaccine mandate for Head Start programs.
Watch: President Biden to speak today on COVID
President Joe Biden will deliver remarks today, December 21, 2021. He's scheduled to speak at 1:30 pm CT.
President Biden scheduled to visit Kansas City Wednesday
President Biden will visit Kansas City tomorrow to promote his new infrastructure bill. It's his first visit to the Kansas City area as president.
Kansas to fly half-staff flags in honor of Bob Dole
Governor Laura Kelly orders flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of Bob Dole.
Biden vaccine mandate for health workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge in Missouri blocks the Biden administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on healthcare workers in 10 states.
Oronogo voters will be asked to approve sale of city's natural gas system
The City of Oronogo is asking voters to approve the sale of its natural gas system. We spoke with the city and Spire on why the city wants to sell and what it could mean for residents if approved.
Missouri executive order to fight federal COVID-19 vaccine
Missouri Governor Mike Parson issues an executive order to "protect the individual rights of Missourians against overreaching federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates."
Pittsburg mayor discusses economy in State of City address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o5dwtZEPlk PITTSBURG, Kan. - Pittsburg's mayor covers the local economy in his 2021 State of the City address. The City of Pittsburg released a video along with information about the address. Mayor Chuck Munsell spoke about the unprecedented year in 2020…
Sen. Josh Hawley talks about supply chain issues
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri introduces a bill to take aim at the supply chain issues.
Missouri Governor accuses reporter of hacking DESE website
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Sen. Roger Marshal proposes bill to prevent dishonorable military discharges for unvaccinated service members
KANSAS -- U.S. Senator Roger Marshal from Kansas introduces a bill that would prevent the military from issuing dishonorable discharges for a service member just for…
Biden meets with Democrats as $3.5T plan faces party split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time growing shorter, President Joe Biden labored to thrash out stubborn final issues with fellow Democrats on his “build back better” agenda Wednesday, working to bridge intraparty divisions in Congress ahead of crucial voting deadlines.
