Controversial elements reappear on Senate’s initiative petition proposal The Missouri Legislature is one step closer to passing a proposal that would make it tougher for voters to change the state Constitution. The House has passed a measure that would require a simple majority plus a majority of votes cast from most of Missouri’s U.S. House seats. Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, is the […]
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Missouri sports betting initiative gains traction The group “Winning for Missouri Education” has collected over 300,000 signatures in hopes of putting an initiative to legalize sports betting on the ballot. The campaign was launched after the legislature repeatedly failed to legalize sports betting. “The tremendous support we’ve seen throughout the state is a testament to Missourians’ readiness to bring sports betting […]
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Mizzou’s Robinson goes to Arizona, Chiefs take Texas WR in first night of NFL Draft As many expected, the Cardinals selected Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft last night, but with their second selection, The Cards then took Missouri defensive end Darius Robinson with the 27th pick. Robinson impressed scouts at the Senior Bowl where he was named “practice player […]
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House sponsor talks controversial education package that Missouri Legislature passed (LISTEN) The Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a controversial education package. It would expand access to private schooling, allow Boone County to open charter schools, increase the minimum teacher salary, and restrict four-day school weeks, among other things. Rep. Phil Christofanelli, R-St. Peters, led the bill through the House. He […]
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Conservation encouraged by low CWD numbers in deer (LISTEN) The Missouri Department of Conservation sampled and tested more than 37,000 deer for chronic wasting disease from this past July through April. Out of the 37,000 deer, 162 tested positive. Deb Hudman is the Wildlife Health Program Supervisor at Conservation, and she explains what the latest numbers mean for Missouri’s deer population and hunting.
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