Features

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, the top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the latest product of her wide-ranging investigation into opioid manufacturers and distributors. “Fueling an Epidemic: A Flood of 1.6 Billion Doses of Opioids into Missouri and the Need for Stronger DEA Enforcement” describes how the “Big Three” pharmaceutical distribution

Governor Mike Parson visited Springfield, MO on Thursday to sign an income tax cut bill that will allow Missouri families to keep more of their paychecks.  This new tax cut will boost Missouri’s economy with reforms to both the individual income tax and the state’s business tax. The signing took place at Hartman & Company’s

Governor Mike Parson states, “We applaud the Court’s expedient decision to dismiss the plaintiffs’ case regarding the Governor’s appointment authority. This affirms our position as well as the position of previous Governors from both parties. We look forward to continuing our work with Lieutenant Governor Kehoe and also commend the work of Attorney General Josh

Getting your house in order can be a struggle, especially as we age. Sorting through decades of belongings is often emotional and stressful, as questions and decisions pile up: Is this jewelry valuable? What should I do with all these tools I no longer use? Will this china set have sentimental value to my children?

One of the most common concerns among cattle producers right now nitrate or prussic acid toxicity in sudangrass, millet or Johnsongrass. “One-third of my phone calls right now are on this topic,” said Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. He says there were several cows killed in the 2011 and 2012 droughts

Legislation Ranges from Improving Education to Protecting Children Governor Mike Parson signed six additional bills on Friday.  Legislation that was signed included improving education, protecting children, and amending Missouri’s prevailing wage law. HB 1606, an education bill sponsored by Rep. Elaine Gannon, will help students with their high school equivalency, choosing between the ACT and

If you’re on a limited budget, buying a used car can be a smart move, but it also can be problematic. Used car dealers were among the 10 most-complained-about industries in Better Business Bureau files last year. BBB Serving Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois took 673 complaints about used car dealers last year.

Governor MikeParson signed 15 bills Thursday, July 5,, including Senate Bill (SB) 592 sponsored by Senator Dan Hegeman and SB 644 sponsored by Senator Mike Cunningham. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft led the effort on SB 592 working to revise, streamline, and update Missouri’s election laws. Additionally, Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt played a

Governor Parson issued the following statement today following President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: “Thanks to President Trump, America is one step closer to a Supreme Court that reflects our values. The Senate should move swiftly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh who is eminently qualified and a proven conservative. The Supreme Court should interpret the law, not