The Missouri Senate is considering controversial legislation that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion statements in public education institutions. The bill from Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, would ban colleges and universities from enforcing “beliefs that promotes differential treatment” based on race, color, religion, sex, or gender, among others. Brown told a committee that his bill ..read more

Missouri could move to develop a funding model for the state’s public colleges and universities. The Missouri House of Representatives is expected to debate a bill soon that is sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph. In 2023, the Missouri Legislature approved $450,000 to create a funding model for the state’s higher education institutions. The ..read more

A U.S. Marine from Missouri has died as a result of an accident during a training exercise. He’s identified as Colin Arslanbas, 24, of O’Fallon, Missouri. The accident happened last Thursday night near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, according to a press release from the Marine Corps. The press release did not disclose what type of ..read more

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness emphasizes various aspects of well-being, recognizing that individual health and happiness are influenced by multiple factors. Rachel Jones, Director of Trauma Service at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, joins us to explain how you can integrate practices that promote wellness in each dimension to contribute to your overall health ..read more

According to multiple media outlets, Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch is headed to Missouri, to become Mizzou’s next Athletic Director. Veach is no stranger to Mizzou. He started working at MU in 1997 and moved up to lead the fundraising division. He has over 25 years of experience in college athletics. Veatch has been the ..read more

The University of Missouri is projecting a 19.8% drop in net farm income for the Show-Me State this year. The Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook says the decline is due to declining market receipts and lower crop prices. The report looks at projected farm financial indicators, including receipts, production expenses, and other components that ..read more

Two major priorities in the Missouri Senate are in the batting lineup for consideration – the budget and a bill that would help to cover the state’s Medicaid costs, otherwise known as the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA). Members of the far-right-leaning Freedom Caucus have drawn a line in the sand, however. Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville ..read more

Missouri law requires people to be at least 18 years old to buy tobacco products. But maybe not for long. The Missouri House of Representatives could soon debate a bill, sponsored by Rep. Brad Christ, R-St. Louis, that would raise the minimum age to 21. “It’s a federal statute now that was put in place ..read more

A state lawmaker wants to bring mega manufacturing projects to Missouri. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis State Representative Brad Christ, who is sponsoring a tax credit proposal to attract these businesses to Missouri ..read more

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, wants President Biden to impose “crushing” sanctions on Iran following its recent drone attack on Israel. “Iran ought to be absolutely, totally, completely isolated. I mean, this is their choice. They have brought it on themselves, but they’re a terrorist state. So, we’ve got to isolate them,” Hawley told Missourinet ..read more