JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri House has approved statewide regulations for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. House members voted 115-34 Thursday to send the legislation to the Senate. The measure would require ride-hailing companies to conduct background checks on drivers, ensure that vehicles are insured and provide riders with fare estimates.…
( KTRS ) Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly are proposing $1.3 billion in spending to cover human services. Christine Radogno is minority leader of the Senate. She and House GOP Leader Jim Durkin say most of the money would come from state funds set up for special purposes. The money in those funds can’t…
CHICAGO (AP) – Vladimir Tarasenko scored his second goal of the game at 3:37 of overtime, and the St. Louis Blues cooled off the Chicago Blackhawks with a 2-1 victory Thursday night in a possible playoff preview. Tarasenko also tied it with 1:16 left in regulation with a laser from the left circle on a…
St. Louis County, Mo. (AP) – St. Louis County police say a renter upset about a maintenance issue set the house on fire and shot a 78-year-old repairman before killing himself. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the repairman wounded in the shooting about 4 p.m. Wednesday in unincorporated St. Louis County was critically injured but…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Motorcyclists who are 21 and older could ride without wearing a helmet in some cases under a bill heading to the Missouri Senate. House members passed the bill 103-43 Thursday. Under the proposal, riders 21 and older wouldn’t have to wear a helmet if they’ve had their motorcycle license at least…
( KTRS ) Fantasy sports could continue in Missouri without facing gambling regulations under a bill advancing in the state Legislature. House members voted 104-38 Thursday to pass the measure and send it to the Senate. Daily fantasy sports sites would need to pay an annual $5,000 registration fee and would face some additional restrictions,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Senate has passed a budget plan that would boost spending for public education. Senators voted Thursday to approve a $27 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Missouri’s colleges and universities would get a $56 million increase. Gov. Jay Nixon has said would be enough to…