Parson reflects on his legacy, talks about his plans for final ... - KBIA
WEBJan 27, 2024 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in his office at the state capitol in Jefferson City. Parson is serving his last term as Missouri’s 57th governor. Mike Parson did not plan on becoming Missouri’s governor in 2018. The lieutenant governor was thrust into the role when Eric Greitens resigned under a cloud of scandal.
Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Missouri residents now will need proof of surgery or a court order to change their gender on driver's licenses. Missouri previously required approval from a doctor to update gender on state-issued identification. Several Republican state lawmakers had criticized the old process for updating gender on IDs. LGBTQ+ advocacy group PROMO says the new process is more difficult and that the change ...
Fulton makes changes in subsidized housing program | KBIA
WEBMar 12, 2024 · The change took effect Jan. 1. Before gaining ownership of Fulton’s voucher program, Central Missouri Community Action oversaw similar programs in the rest of Callaway County and five other mid-Missouri counties. While officials involved in the transfer hope it will ultimately improve access to affordable housing for …
FDA extends expiration date for some at-home COVID tests
WEBPublished July 7, 2022 at 7:05 AM CDT. Expired at-home COVID tests can lead to inaccurate or invalid test results, but medical experts say to think twice before throwing them away. Most Food and Drug Administration approved at-home COVID tests have a longer lifespan than previously anticipated. The FDA has updated expiration dates for …
Show Me The State: Missourah? Or Missouree? Who's right?
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · In our latest episode, Show Me The State digs into that legend while examining how politicians, like former Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Gov. Jay Nixon, use their pronunciation to signal certain values to their constituents. From politicians to everyday Missourians, there are specific reasons why people pronounce the state differently and ...
How the City of Columbia is spending more money to address …
WEBOct 27, 2023 · COLUMBIA − The city of Columbia is doing more for its homeless community than it ever has before. In 2016, Columbia spent just $68,200 on contracts for homeless services. By 2024, Columbia will spend at least $1,044,435, according to the city's community trend manual. Two of Columbia's new contracts for …
Missouri's Gas Tax To Rise In October After Governor Signs New …
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The bill raises Missouri’s 17-cent-a-gallon gas tax — among the lowest in the nation — by 2.5 cents a year, starting Oct. 1, until the tax hits 29.5 cents per gallon in July 2025. The legislation includes a rebate process, where drivers could get a refund if they save their gas receipts and submit them to the state.
Challengers outraise incumbents in Missouri races for Senate
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Harmon reported raising $344 in the quarter and had $1,969 on hand. In the 1st District, which includes St. Louis and much of St. Louis County, Bell entered the race to unseat Bush after flirting with a bid for U.S. Senate. Bell, elected to his current post in 2018, raised $960,000 in the first quarter of the year, outpacing Bush and amassing a ...
Statewide prescription drug monitoring program takes effect
WEBPublished December 15, 2023 at 3:22 PM CST. Rebecca Smith. /. KBIA. The statewide prescription drug monitoring program has taken effect. The goal is to reduce the misuse of prescription drugs. Missouri launched a statewide prescription drug monitoring program Wednesday, two years after its legislation was signed into law.
It's Our Wild Nature restores natural life in Columbia | KBIA
WEBMar 27, 2024 · Since the trail opened in July 2020, It’s Our Wild Nature has been working to restore the land by the Hinkson Creek River to its natural, pre-colonial state. "It’s Our Wild Nature’s goal, or vision, is to advocate for and protect all the wild spaces of Columbia…. And that’s what we’re doing now." It’s Our Wild Nature began in 2007 ...