Legislation designating archery as Missouri’s official state sport is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final approval from state lawmakers on Friday. The provision is sponsored by State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed), who represents six rural mid-Missouri counties in the House. Speed is a farming community in Cooper County. “Archery is the perfect thing to …
Juneteenth would be an official state holiday, under bill heading to Missouri Governor Parson’s desk
Bipartisan legislation making Juneteenth an official state holiday in Missouri is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final approval from the Legislature on Friday. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. State Rep. Shamed Dogan (R-Ballwin) is sponsor of House Bill 1738, which establishes more than 50 state designations, including …