Parson vetoes bill to end EPA-mandated emissions testing
With the threat of millions of dollars in sanctions looming, Gov. Mike Parson vetoed on Friday legislation that would have…
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Parson signs bill for to-go cocktails
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri restaurants will be able to sell to-go cocktails permanently under a bill Gov. Mike Parson,…
July 4 weekend sparks virus cases, ventilator shortage in Missouri
(AP) — The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients jumped by nearly 27% over the Fourth of July weekend in a…
On day Medicaid expansion would have started, Missourians protest
Protesters had a special delivery for Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, but they couldn’t reach him. On the day more…
Despite surplus, Parson vetoes $115 million from Missouri budget
Missouri will enter the new budget year with a record budget surplus and no restrictions on appropriations. The $35.6 billion…
State can’t charge attorney fees for Sunshine Law requests, Missouri top court rules
In a win for transparency advocates, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that government agencies cannot charge for time attorneys…
Parson calls special session, setting up debate on contraceptives, Planned Parenthood
A special session to extend provider taxes essential to the state’s Medicaid program will begin at noon Wednesday, Gov. Mike Parson announced…
Judge to rule this week on Missouri Medicaid expansion lawsuit
A decision on whether Missouri must provide Medicaid coverage to working-age adults will come in “a day or so,” Cole County Circuit…
After relying on local officials to combat COVID, Parson signs limit on health orders
Gov. Mike Parson’s strategy to contain the spread of COVID-19 was simple: Local officials know best. Statewide mandates emanating from…
Without medical provider tax extension, Missouri budget cuts loom
With only weeks before the new state fiscal year begins, top legislative budget writers think progress in discussions on medical provider…
Parson signs Missouri bill to ban enforcement of federal gun rules
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill banning local police from enforcing federal gun rules,…
Pardon of 4-decade inmate not a priority, Parson says
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson says addressing the clemency petition for a man who’s been behind bars for…
Parson replaces administrative judge who heard abortion case
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, has replaced the administrative law judge who ruled against the…
Pending law to correct wrongful convictions could depend on Missouri attorney general
If Missouri’s elected prosecutors have evidence that a person has languished in prison for decades wrongfully, they don’t have the…
Lawmakers push governor for special sessions on myriad of issues
A tax that funds $2 billion of Missouri’s Medicaid program. A push to ban the teaching of critical race theory…
Missourians, health care providers pause plans as Medicaid expansion heads to court
Nina Canaleo wishes she could have known years ago that she would one day be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Maybe…