Missouri's new governor has a list of priorities that range from cutting taxes, expanding child care access, and increasing penalties for crime to changes to the education system.

Some Republicans are still evaluating the new governor’s plans, but the concept has strong support from key legislative leaders.

Gov. Mike Kehoe outlined big raises for members of his Cabinet in his budget proposal. Higher pay, his spokeswoman says, is needed to retain and recruit “the best qualified people.” ...

At a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce event, three local legislators discussed income tax, water rights and ...

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) says he supports penalties for corporations that hire undocumented immigrants for cheap labor, as state leaders prepare to assist the federal government in immigration ...

There are 1,003 child care providers who still have a pending review of payment errors from June through September of 2024. Another 660 providers have resolutions dating back between Jan. 1 and May 31 ...

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Feb. 3, 2025, focusing on tax cuts and ...

Wednesday afternoon brought educators, advocates, and students from across Missouri together as they rallied for the right to ...

Diversity initiatives are being banned at the federal level and in some states. It’s a hot political topic among some ...

The county budget has been completed, and the sheriff’s office has begun the process of purchasing vehicles and equipment for the year.

With immigration raids ramping up across the country, those working with the migrant population in St. Joseph are expressing concerns about possible civil rights violations. The concerns are being ...

A new portal for Kansans to share their thoughts with the state government has launched as the 2025 session gears up.