Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated Press. The AP notes there is still uncertainty in some states because of court challenges or vetoes. The Missouri House declined to vote Tuesday afternoon on the Senate-approved …
Missouri lawmakers aim to expand computer science education programs
Bipartisan legislation involving computer science in elementary and secondary schools has received unanimous initial approval this week from the Missouri House. The House has voted 145-0 to approve a bill from State Rep. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), which would establish the computer science education task force. The aim of the task force would be to develop …
(AUDIO): State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Randy Tobler show”
The Missouri Senate is currently on spring break, after a tense first half of the 2022 session. While the Missouri House has sent 38 bills to the Senate, the Senate has approved just one bill thus far: approval of a supplemental budget. State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) is frustrated by the Senate’s gridlock, and …
Friday is a Missouri state holiday
Friday is a Missouri state holiday, to observe President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Most state offices are closed today, with the exception of emergency services such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol and prisons. About 14,000 state employees in the Jefferson City area have the day off. The Missouri Senate will be in session this morning …
State senator says diabetes legislation has broad support across her district
Legislation aimed at helping Missourians with diabetes by capping insulin costs at $30 has been filed by a Kansas City lawmaker who represents a swing district. State Sen. Lauren Arthur (D-Kansas City) tells 939 the Eagle that the bill has broad support in her district. “So the cost of insulin in America is skyrocketing. And other …