By Wicker Perlis, Missouri News Network
• March 20, 2021
JEFFERSON CITY — Owners of pit bulls and some other large dog breeds may soon have more options of where to live, if a House bill discussed Feb. 18 becomes law.
The bill, proposed by Rep. David Gregory,...
By Rachel Behrndt, Missouri News Network
• March 13, 2021
JEFFERSON CITY — Tears flowed as survivors of so-called “faith-based youth homes” told stories of abuse and humiliation to Missouri lawmakers last month.
One young man attempted to hang himself...
By Wicker Perlis, Missouri News Network
• March 12, 2021
JEFFERSON CITY — In an attempt to level the playing field for Missouri businesses, all online retailers could soon be required to pay sales taxes in the state.
Three bills attempting to do just that...
When Columbia resident Ricky Reeves was killed in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 last month, his death appeared to be the latest statistic in a well-documented line of motorcycle-related deaths...
JEFFERSON CITY — The special session on crime ended unexpectedly when the Missouri House voted to adjourn without taking up three of the session’s five crime bills.
Two bills had passed both chambers...
By Madison Czopek, Missouri News Network
• September 26, 2020
Any registered voter in Missouri will be able to cast a vote by mail in the upcoming November election thanks to legislation Gov. Mike Parson signed June 4. The law makes it easier for people to vote from...
By Regan Mertz, Missouri Information Corps
• June 27, 2020
Since the coronavirus struck Missouri in early March, university researchers across the state have postponed their projects. Some have found a new focus: the COVID-19 pandemic itself.
Some researchers...
By Claire Colby, Missouri Information Corps
• June 25, 2020
In the days since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, crowds have gathered across the state and world to protest police brutality.
This has raised some concerns about worsening the spread of...
More than $2 billion in coronavirus response money is floating around Missouri, but it’s currently unclear how and when officials will spend it all.
The federal government sent $2.38 billion to Missouri...
Officials at Fort Leonard Wood have opened an investigation into the spread of COVID-19 on the base but refuse to answer many questions about how they are managing a situation that a local official says...
