(KTRS) – Planned Parenthood officials in Missouri say they will fight the state Legislature’s decision to stop funding the organization. The Post-Dispatch reports that CEO Mary Kogut is preparing for a court fight if lawmakers continue with their plans. Kogut also said that doors to clinics will remain open. More than a dozen states have already…
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.…
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…
(KTRS) – Missouri lawmakers could enjoy valet parking at the state Capitol. The Post-Dispatch reports that Senators voted in favor of adding money to next year’s budget to address parking problems. One Senator told the paper the money would be used to pay for someone to park and move cars around the lot. The proposal…
(KTRS) – Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson says a committee will investigate ballot issues in Tuesday’s election that may have led to voters not being able to vote. In a release, Richardson said that ballot shortages at dozens of polling places forced officials to turn away potential voters. He also said that a court order…
A Senate committee voted 5-2 Thursday to endorse holding regional Planned Parenthood CEO Mary Kogut in contempt of the Senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – There’s a dilemma facing GOP senators this year. Many say they’ll support whoever becomes the Republican presidential nominee. But none of them are rushing to embrace Donald Trump. When Trump came to St. Louis last month for a raucous rally with thousands, Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt was more than 130…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Senate has endorsed updating the state’s laws on when police can use deadly force. Senators gave initial approval Wednesday to legislation that would bring Missouri’s use-of-force statute into compliance with parameters outlined in a 1985 U.S. Supreme Court decision. The court has ruled police can only use deadly force…