A Missouri House committee will vote this morning on legislation that would allow the northern Boone County town of Hallsville to place a public safety sales tax on the ballot. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville), who tells 939 the Eagle that Hallsville voters would have the final say at …
Breed-specific dog legislation issue is back before Missouri lawmakers in 2022
Legislation that would prohibit towns and cities from regulating dogs in a breed-specific manner will be heard Thursday morning by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico). His bill states that the Legislature preempts the entire field of legislation involving the control or regulation of …
Flags at half-staff across Missouri on Wednesday to honor state lawmaker who died
Missouri’s governor has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to fly at half-staff at all government buildings statewide on Wednesday, to honor a Missouri lawmaker who died last week. State Rep. Tom Hannegan (R-St. Charles) died of a stroke, at the age of 51. Governor Mike Parson praises Hannegan, saying he leaves behind a strong legacy …