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Spring weather might inspire you to get started on home improvement projects you couldn’t complete during the winter months – and hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your project goes smoothly. BBB commonly receives reports from consumers who paid a deposit for home improvement

by Madeline Shannon Missouri News Network Efforts to push forward changes to the state’s initiative petition process succeeded Tuesday, with a Missouri House committee granting initial approval to an amended resolution that would make it more difficult to amend the state constitution. The key change in the resolution would require a majority of votes statewide

by Ezra Bitterman Missouri News Network Senate inaction for much of Tuesday over a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood marked the beginning of what will be a critical period in the legislative session and a reminder of how fraught the last few months in the Senate have been. The body has 24 days to

A legislative priority of mine is one signature away from becoming reality. Today we sent House Bill 1803 to the governor for consideration. This legislation increases the cap on MO Bucks, the state’s linked deposit program. MO Bucks allows financial institutions to provide lower rate loans that would not otherwise be available to small businesses

by Molly Miller Missouri News Network A sizeable Senate education bill is making its way through the Missouri House of Representatives with signs it could be passed without amendments from the lower chamber. These signs were underscored Tuesday morning when the House Special Committee on Education Reform voted 6-2 to pass Senate Bill 727 without

by Grant Green Missouri News Network The Department of Economic Development’s office has set a deadline of April 23 for Missourians to submit challenges to the state’s broadband coverage map. The challenge process will assist in the allocation of $1.7 billion in federal funding provided by the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Missourians

Ellie Lin Missouri News Network The Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday that there is a correlation between the rise in motorcycle fatalities and the repeal of the universal helmet law in 2020. Since 2020, motorcycle fatalities have increased 47% and 2023 was the deadliest year on record for motorcycle fatalities with 174 deaths, according

If you’re looking to buy a car online, make sure you do your research first. BBB has received reports from consumers who have come across fake cars listed on online marketplaces, or even fake websites that imitate licensed sellers. BBB just released an update to a 2020 study about online car buying scams. Starting in

As you and your family plan for warmer weather and all the summer fun that comes with it, make sure you vet potential summer camps for your kids carefully. Summer camp is a safe environment for kids to develop social skills, grow a bit of independence and experience the outdoors. At a top-quality camp, parents

It was a significant week in the Missouri House of Representatives. We worked through the House budget, which will now be sent to the Missouri Senate. The budget process has many parts and is one of the biggest undertakings while we are in session in Jefferson City. I am proud to serve on a sub-committee