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Parson reflects on his legacy, talks about his plans for final ... - KBIA
WEBJan 27, 2024 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in his office at the state capitol in Jefferson City. Parson is serving his last term as Missouri’s 57th governor. Mike Parson did not plan on becoming Missouri’s governor in 2018. The lieutenant governor was thrust into the role when Eric Greitens resigned under a cloud of scandal.
Missouri's Gas Tax To Rise In October After Governor Signs New …
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The bill raises Missouri’s 17-cent-a-gallon gas tax — among the lowest in the nation — by 2.5 cents a year, starting Oct. 1, until the tax hits 29.5 cents per gallon in July 2025. The legislation includes a rebate process, where drivers could get a refund if they save their gas receipts and submit them to the state.
Show Me The State: Missourah? Or Missouree? Who's right?
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · In our latest episode, Show Me The State digs into that legend while examining how politicians, like former Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Gov. Jay Nixon, use their pronunciation to signal certain values to their constituents. From politicians to everyday Missourians, there are specific reasons why people pronounce the state differently and ...
FDA extends expiration date for some at-home COVID tests
WEBPublished July 7, 2022 at 7:05 AM CDT. Expired at-home COVID tests can lead to inaccurate or invalid test results, but medical experts say to think twice before throwing them away. Most Food and Drug Administration approved at-home COVID tests have a longer lifespan than previously anticipated. The FDA has updated expiration dates for …
Commentary: The Cabal Theory - KBIA
WEBMar 1, 2022 · Here goes: A cabal got lucky beyond its wildest dreams in 2015 when Trump declared for the presidency. This cabal, bound only by its common goals, was on the verge of uncommon success but was stalled because of increasing vigilance of and exposure by the media and public interest watchdogs. It needed a distraction. And a simple tool.
CPS Superintendent Reflects on Background, Recent Challenges …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Columbia Public Schools have been back for in-person learning for a month. It’s also been Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s first month into the school year as CPS superintendent – he stepped into that role in July.
Missouri House Speaker-to-be Jon Patterson took unusual …
WEBOct 31, 2023 · The power of the speaker. As former state Sen. Jeff Smith remarked during a 2015 episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, “nothing a speaker of the House does not want to become law becomes law.”. When asked how he’ll approach a job that often brings scrutiny and criticism, Patterson said he’d lead much like being the chief resident of a …
But It's Not Always Part of the Deaf Experience - KBIA
WEBMay 10, 2019 · According to the Modern Language Association most recent report, 107,060 students in higher education chose to learn ASL. This puts the language right behind Spanish and French, but before German. ASL is the primary language for deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate, but not all deaf and hard of hearing people use it.
Missouri lawmakers clarify confusion to let more counties freeze
WEBJun 3, 2024 · Missouri lawmakers gave counties a dose of much-needed clarity in May when they passed a bill aimed at clarifying a 2023 law that lets counties pass a senior property tax freeze, aimed at those 62 and older. The law passed last year gave counties the power to freeze property tax rates for Missourians who were eligible for Social Security.