State of Missouri Government

By Jenna Wilson Gas prices in Missouri continue to shift, and there’s no certainty of them dropping anytime soon. Statewide, gas prices have jumped eight cents over the last week. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. “We’ve

By Marcus Clem The Great Northwest Days event, in which community leaders travel to the state capitol, is underway with a multi-tiered list of policy priorities for lawmakers to consider. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is one small part of the 19-county effort that undergirds the Great Northwest Days Priorities Committee, which defined housing,

By Charles Christian Missouri families will receive a new summer grocery benefit starting in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Missouri is one of 35 states, along with all five U.S. territories and four Tribes, that will receive a new grocery benefits program for the summer. It is a permanent program known as

By Jazmine Knight Gov. Mike Parson proposed a $15,000 increase to the minimum pay for Missouri teachers in his State of the State address, which could be the first step in improving teacher retention in the state.  Currently the base pay for teachers in Missouri is about $25,000. Parson’s proposed increase would make it $40,000.

By Chris Fortune Rosecrans Air National Guard Base secured $2 million for security improvements thanks to an act signed into law in December, and one U.S. senator is already working to bring in more funding to keep safety a priority at the base. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, who serves on the Armed Services Committee, is

By Chris Fortune A new road is being paved for a former Missouri state representative and senator who will continue serving the public in another role. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Dan Hegeman to the State Highways and Transportation Commission on Tuesday. The commission consists of six members who govern the Missouri Department of Transportation. No