ST. LOUIS (AP) — Despite some calls to change the name of St. Louis, Missouri’s governor has told President Donald Trump that it’s not going to happen. The issue came…
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Missouri high court orders state to pay Planned Parenthood
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that lawmakers violated the state constitution when they tried to end all government funding of Planned Parenthood. The 6-1 ruling…
Officials urge caution when Missouri virus order lifts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor lauded on Thursday the end of a statewide social distancing order next week, even as the number of coronavirus cases in the state grows.…
New Missouri law expands absentee voting during pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed into law on Thursday a bill that will allow people to vote by mail this year if they’re concerned about the…
Governor cuts $209M from budget because of virus
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri’s governor has cut another $209 million from this year’s budget, including deep cuts in education, following a steep drop in revenue because of the coronavirus.…
As virus cases, deaths spike, Missouri delays Phase 2 of reopening
(AP) — Missouri’s health department cited on Friday 31 additional coronavirus deaths, among the highest one-day increases reported since the pandemic began. The website for the Missouri Department of Health…
Probe into rollout of medical marijuana expands
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A legislative probe into the rollout of Missouri’s medical marijuana program has expanded into Gov. Mike Parson’s office. A House panel is seeking records involving the…
Get back to work (safely), Parson urges Missourians
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson continued on Tuesday his optimistic message about the state’s reaction to the coronavirus pandemic and urged state residents to return to work if…
Parson 'chose not to' wear mask in store, he says
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has a simple reason for not wearing a face mask during a visit to a southwestern Missouri thrift store. “I chose not…
Some Missouri businesses reopen; too many virus cases here
CITY HALL – Businesses in many Missouri counties reopened Monday as Gov. Mike Parson lifted the state stay-at-home order; but St. Louis and other areas with many coronavirus cases are…
New restrictions planned as Missouri state offices reopen
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Residents and state employees who return to state offices Monday will find some new requirements before they can enter government buildings, according to Sarah Steelman, commissioner…
Missouri schools getting more aid from federal CARES act
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s schools are getting a new influx of funds from the federal government under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Margie Vandeven, the state’s commissioner…