Missourinet

Bowman leads Hendrick sweep

bpriddy@missourinet.com — Sun, 16 May 2021 23:32:41 +0000

(NASCAR)—Alex Bowman seized the lead with a fast pit stop with 96 laps left at Dover and he never gave it up, becoming the second driver this year to post two Cup victories. He held off three Hendrick Motorsports teammates to beat Kyle Larson to the line by about two seconds. Larson had dominated the […]

Quade: Missouri faith-based boarding school legislation is 20-plus years in the making

Brian Hauswirth — Sun, 16 May 2021 19:23:51 +0000

Bipartisan legislation that would regulate faith-based boarding schools like the now-defunct Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch in southwest Missouri’s Humansville is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final legislative approval. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) praises the bill sponsors, State Reps. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) and Keri Ingle (D-Lee’s Summit). Representative Ingle is a […]

Historic Wayfair legislation heading to Missouri governor’s desk; bill is praised by lawmakers in both parties

Brian Hauswirth — Sun, 16 May 2021 17:46:51 +0000

Landmark Missouri Wayfair legislation that fully implements the local use tax on internet sales is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final House approval Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The bipartisan vote was 145-4, and the bill contains an emergency clause. Senate Bill 153 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Koenig (R-Manchester). State Rep. […]

Missouri House Speaker Vescovo expresses frustration with Senate over voter ID; Shaul calls for special session

Brian Hauswirth — Sun, 16 May 2021 15:30:59 +0000

Missouri’s Republican House Speaker and the House Elections Committee chair are disappointed that the GOP-controlled Senate did not approve legislation on voter ID and initiative petition reform this session. The 2021 session ended Friday evening in Jefferson City. House Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) tells Missourinet that he’ll review House Elections and Elected Officials Committee Chairman […]

Feral hog and prescribed burning legislation now on Missouri governor’s desk

Brian Hauswirth — Sun, 16 May 2021 04:13:12 +0000

Bipartisan legislation toughening penalties on residents who knowingly release feral hogs in Missouri is now on Governor Mike Parson’s desk. House Bill 369, which is sponsored by State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Bunceton), is a wide-ranging conservation bill, with a main focus on prescribed burning. The Missouri House gave final approval to the bill on Friday […]