Posts Tagged ‘Missouri’
Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Expand Child Care Access. Governor’s Speech May Lay Out the Plan
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Mike Parson is expected to lay out his vision for addressing what some legislators have framed as a child care crisis in Missouri.
Read MoreMissouri Lawmakers Reconvene Focused on Sports Betting, Teacher Pay, Initiative Petitions
For a vocal slice of Missouri’s population, sports wagering is the most important item on the agenda as lawmakers begin their annual session.
Read MoreBroadband Expansion is About to Boom, But Citizens Need to Speak Up
A flood of federal dollars is in the pipeline for broadband development, but people need to speak up to identify where it’s needed most.
Read MoreAnother Symptom of Missouri Teacher Shortage: 4-day School Weeks
Independence School District became the largest in the state last week to switch to an abbreviated school week in an attempt to improve teacher retention.
Read MoreAs Missouri Abortion Rights Supporters Look to Initiative Petitions, Legislators Try to Limit Power
Numerous bills regarding initiative petitions have been filed for 2023, as Republican lawmakers look to reshape how the process is used for policymaking in Missouri.
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