Legislation suspending Missouri’s gasoline tax for six months has been referred to a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising gas prices. “Looking at 19-and-a-half cents per gallon savings for the hard-working people of Missouri that …
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 …
UPDATE: Cole County grand jury indicts woman for first degree murder in 2018 Jefferson City child’s death
A Jefferson City woman is jailed without bond this (Thursday) morning, after being indicted for first degree murder and three other felonies for the 2018 death of a four-year-old child. Jefferson City Police say Quatavia Givens was arrested Wednesday by U.S. Marshals in St. Charles. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson dismissed the original charges filed …