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Turning lemons into lemonade: New Missouri law to cut local requirements for young entrepreneurs
When life gave a group of Missouri kids lemons, they wanted to make lemonade. But local requirements got in the way. Next month, a new Missouri law will exempt business owners 18 years and younger from certain local licensing fees and...

Missouri state lawmakers talk funding, legislation impacts in South Kansas City
KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne covers issues surrounding government accountability, solutions and consumer advocacy. Share your story with Isabella. The Missouri General Assembly approved a lot of funding bills that have a direct impact in...
Missouri voters deserve a common sense approach to protecting life
To the Editor, When Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2024 — now known as Section 36 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution — many believed they were supporting limited access to abortion in rare or tragic cases. Instead,...

Missouri AG investigates shareholder advisory firms over climate
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating a pair of firms that advise large investors — complaining that they’ve recommended proposals that would force companies to adopt carbon disclosure mandates and “aggressive climate activism...

SBA establishes Center for Faith, reverses ban on religious orgs. receiving disaster relief
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Religious freedom supporters hold a rally to praise the Supreme Court's decision in the Hobby Lobby, contraception coverage requirement case on June 30, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois....

How many H-1B petitions were made by Missouri employers during 2024?
Washington University in St. Louis Educational Services, Manufacturing 334 99.1% 0.9% Cigna Evernorth Services, Inc. Finance and Insurance 332 99.4% 0.6% Charter Communications, Inc. Information 327 98.8% 1.2% Mastercard Technologies, LLC...

States Sue Trump For Money Congress Already Allotted To Public Education
Harvard isn’t the only school worried that the Trump administration will screw over their funding. Public schools get their fair share of funding from the government too — at least they should. On Monday, several states filed suit to challenge the...

For many Missourians, gender affirmation isn’t just medical
“You are safe, you are seen, and you are celebrated," reads the the motto of The Soul Collective salon in Columbia, Missouri. And on a rainy day in early June, the salon held a pay-what-you-can event where they offered gender-affirming haircuts...
Stabilizing prices, shifting interests in Missouri farmland market
While Missouri’s farmland market remains relatively stable, new survey data points to rising interest, and prices, for timberland and recreational properties. The latest Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey, conducted annually by University of...

$7 billion on the line as Democrats demand Trump Administration release educational funds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Democrats in Congress have demanded that President Donald Trump’s Administration reverse course and release billions in educational funds. U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II, (D-MO) says that on Monday, July 14, he...

Federal jury awards $4 million to St. Louis school employees denied religious vaccine exemptions
Federal jury awards $4 million to St. Louis school employees denied religious vaccine exemptions A federal jury awarded over $4 million to 13 St. Louis school employees denied religious exemptions from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The plaintiffs...

Governor Kehoe signs new law supporting Missouri's first responders
Michael L. Parson, Governor of Missouri | WikipediaMichael L. Parson, Governor of Missouri | Wikipedia Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 71, which includes the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act. This legislation aims to...

‘Domestic Terrorism’: Severed cables leave lasting impact in Missouri
STAMFORD, Conn. (KCTV) - Spectrum has offered an up to $25,000 reward for information about criminal acts considered to be domestic terrorism. Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, announced on Monday, July 14, that criminals...

Oldest Missouri Black-owned bookstore closes as owner retires
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Willa's Books and Vinyl, the oldest Black-owned bookstore in Missouri, is closing its final chapter as owner Willa Mae Robinson prepares for her retirement. The beloved shop, a cultural cornerstone in the Kansas City community,...

Understanding a business administration degree: A look at Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University If you’re planning your future and considering a business administration degree, understanding the field can help make...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver reflects on local legacy and criticizes national trade and immigration policies
Representative Emanuel Cleaver, who has served Missouri’s 5th District in the U.S. Congress since 2005, recently shared a series of statements on social media addressing local cultural milestones and national policy concerns.On July 14, 2025,...

United States: Supreme Court Delivers Another Pro-Life Victory
Thus, in stark contrast to what is happening at the same time in Europe, the decision of the highest American court represents a significant new victory for the pro-life movement in the United States. The Medina v. Planned Parenthood South...

Missouri governor signs bipartisan education bills into law
There could be more retired teachers returning as substitutes and more homeschooled students will be able to participate in sports and other school activities, thanks to a stack of bipartisan education bills signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe....

Drag Race production company sponsors small-town Prides in US
The production company of RuPaul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, helped make Pride happen for a few small towns in the United States. These sponsorships came in response to corporations pulling funding from LGBTQ+ initiatives and events. While...

Missouri Governor signs bipartisan education legislation into law
Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks during a mid-legislative-session press conference with GOP leadership (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). There could be more retired teachers returning as substitutes and more home-schooled students will be able to...