(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University in St. Louis will receive $60 million to study the genetic factors of several common diseases. The National Institutes of… Read more »
Category: Missouri News
IDs from 5 states no longer enough to enter Fort Bragg
(FORT BRAGG, N.C., AP) — Some visitors to Fort Bragg will no longer be able to enter with just a driver’s license as identification. Fort Bragg Garrison spokesman Tom McCollum says the… Read more »
Kansas City, St. Louis mayors speak against earnings tax cut
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The mayors of Kansas City and St. Louis say ending an earnings tax in those cities would have potentially devastating consequences on city services. On Thursday, Republican… Read more »
Missouri jobless aid dependent on constitutional challenge
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The duration of jobless benefits for thousands of unemployed workers could turn on how the state Supreme Court interprets a sentence… Read more »
Missouri business groups voice support for gas tax hike
By ADAM ATON Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — More than two dozen interest groups from across the political spectrum are backing a proposed increase to the state’s fuel taxes, signaling… Read more »
‘Evolution Bootcamp’ new to the University of Missouri
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — The University of Missouri is offering what it’s calling “Evolution Bootcamp” for the first time. One goal of the intercession class is to bring early-stage graduate students up… Read more »
1-year lobbying ban for Missouri lawmakers moves forward
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A measure to limit how soon lawmakers can become lobbyists after leaving office and other proposed ethics changes received initial House approval… Read more »
Missouri legislation would further limit fines cities keep
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri cities would face limits on how much revenue from ordinance violations they could keep under a new Senate proposal. On Wednesday, a suburban St. Louis resident… Read more »
Missouri lawmakers consider Real ID changes
By ADAM ATON Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri lawmakers are considering changes to state IDs as federal officials warn the state’s drivers’ licenses won’t be acceptable at some federal… Read more »
East St. Louis man gets 25 years for weapons, drug charges
(EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., AP) — A man who authorities say was a gang leader in East St. Louis, Illinois, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for multiple drug and… Read more »