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Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses (HB 1503)
A piece of legislation that has already been signed into law by the governor is meant to encourage and assist veterans to start and grow their own businesses. The bill would allow veteran-owned small...
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Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault (HB 1355)
This session the General Assembly approved legislation that would address several areas of need for the state’s system of law enforcement. One key component of the bill seeks to correct an issue in...
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General Assembly Approves Bill to Expand Access to Chiropractic Care (HB 1516)
Legislation approved this session by the General Assembly would require Medicaid to pay for a patient to visit a licensed chiropractor up to 20 times in a year....
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Governor Parson Sworn In
On Friday, June 1, Mike Parson took over as Governor of the State of Missouri.
Governor Parson is a former law enforcement official and current farmer who has been involved in public service for more than two decades. The...
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Memorial Day: a day of pride, sacrifice, and appreciation. This final Monday in May is truly a time to remember and honor those who gave their lives so this nation could prosper. The purpose of Memorial Day is to recognize the brave men and women...
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General Assembly Concludes Successful Session
The members of the Missouri House and Senate finished up an extremely productive legislative session Friday evening as they gave final approval to several important measures. The regular session came...
Updates from the floor of the Missouri Senate
During the final week of the 2018 legislative session, the Missouri Senate was able to pass numerous bills that allow business owners to operate in a more competitive climate. In addition, lawmakers were also able to pass two tax reform bills that aim...
Congratulations to all the graduates of 2018!
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House and Senate Give Final Approval to State Operating Budget (HBs 2001-2013)
The members of the House and Senate this week gave final approval to a state spending plan that will make a record investment in K-12 public education. The $28.3 billion state...
Ashtyn Thomas, a junior at Penney High School, has been selected by her instructors at Grand River Technical School as the GRTS Computer Technology Student of the Quarter for the third quarter. One student from each program is recognized each quarter. Programs are comprised of high school...