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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For a few months of the year, Lake of the Ozarks hits its peak season. Many flock to their second homes in the area to enjoy

Legislation boosting teacher recruitment and retention in Missouri is once again a priority of the Missouri House, with a hearing Wednesday morning on a pair of Republican-backed bills. Rep. Ed Lewis, a Republican from Moberly, is sponsoring legislation based on the findings of the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s blue ribbon commission. It […]

Missouri ranks 50th in average starting teacher pay, but legislators have a plan to boost salaries statewide.

Legislation boosting teacher recruitment and retention in Missouri is once again a priority of the Missouri House, with a hearing Wednesday morning on a pair of Republican-backed bills.

One plan would raise minimum teacher salaries in the state to $38,000, up from $25,000.

A Mid-Missouri lawmaker is renewing his push to extend cosmetology services to place-bound clients this session.

Several budget items shared in the first meeting of the House appropriations subcommittee on education revolved around increasing teacher pay or getting people into the profession.

After two years of temporary grants, lawmakers are now pushing a permanent raise to Missouri teachers’ base salary.

Area child care providers said they often feel they are more inconvenienced as licensed child care providers due to the harsh regulations.

A nonprofit promoting Missouri agriculture recognized a California High School junior for his involvement.