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State lawmakers are looking to dim Missouri's Sunshine Law this session.
by Ryan Pivoney February 27, 2023Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in a series of meetings closely watched for signs that Beijing might offer stronger support to the Kr…
by The Associated Press February 22, 2023State lawmakers want local municipalities in Missouri to foot the bill if they require businesses to develop electric vehicle charging stations.
by Ryan Pivoney February 22, 2023The full Missouri Senate is set to consider a supplemental budget bill that would raise wages for state employees after a panel gave it the green light Tuesday.
by Cameron Gerber February 22, 2023Lamar Johnson was released from prison a week ago after spending nearly three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit.
by Ryan Pivoney February 21, 2023Missouri lawmakers questioned the requirements and projected growth of a couple of state grant programs intended to support students going to college and worke…
by Ryan Pivoney January 26, 2023The Neiss family drove from St. Louis to Jefferson City on Tuesday, a trip they've made many times over the past four years.
by The Missouri Independent , Annelise Hanshaw January 26, 2023Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump 's personal account after a two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
by BARBARA ORTUTAY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press January 25, 2023WASHINGTON -- In early 2017, freshman Rep. James Comer found himself aboard Air Force One with the country's two most powerful Republicans, President Donald Tr…
January 21, 2023Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to the floor this week after a debate that Democrats panned as a pointles…
by The Associated Press January 16, 2023WASHINGTON (AP) -- After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim m…
by The Associated Press January 9, 2023Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday for a session that Republican leaders have said will focus on issues including making it harder to amend the stat…
by The Associated Press January 5, 2023Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3 p.m. today to announce his choice for appointment to head the state treasurer's office.
by Staff Reports December 20, 2022Still eager to hire, America’s employers are posting more job openings than they did before the pandemic struck 2 1/2 years ago. Problem is, there aren’t enoug…
by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / AP Economics Writer December 12, 2022WASHINGTON -- House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a ma…
by Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent November 30, 2022