State

The governor is headed overseas with the First Lady

The Governor and First Lady will travel to Israel and Greece in December for a trade mission. Bill Wise reports.

MO legislative hearing about two education topics getting a lot of attention lately

A Missouri legislative committee will hold a hearing Tuesday about two education topics that have been recent focal points for many Republican lawmakers. Alisa Nelson reports.

The FDA has expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters shots. Eric Sharp has the details.

Senate Budget chair suggests supplemental budget before session to raise state employee pay

The senator who oversees the state budget says the state has enough money to increase state employee pay – sooner rather than later. Ashley Byrd reports.

Cyber Monday could be record-breaker

This is Cyber Monday and will likely be the biggest one yet. Joey Parker tells us the ease of clicking the buy button and the continuing pandemic could be a perfect storm.

Low numbers so far for Medicaid Expansion

Low enrollment numbers so far for Missouri’s Medicaid Expansion. Bill Wise reports.

MO Lt. Governor talks about state’s economy recovering

Missouri has about 300-thousand workers in the state’s tourism industry. During a stop in Moberly, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe talked about how the industry is doing. A Missouri Tourism report shows the industry had a nearly 18-billion-dollar economic impact on the state in fiscal year 2019, through things like hotel stays, attractions, and nightlife.

Christmas tree to take road trip from Columbia to Missouri Governor’s Mansion

The Missouri Governor’s Mansion is getting into the holiday spirit. A 30-foot Christmas tree will make its way to Jefferson City this morning and will be placed on the lawn. Holly Dentner, with the Missouri Conservation Department, says Steve and Carla Lieble of Columbia donated the oversized Norway Spruce. The annual tree lighting ceremony and […]