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A proposed pay increase for state employees is headed to the House floor, but only after a committee reduced the number who would benefit from a proposed $15 an hour minimum wage.
Greetings from your Missouri Capitol. It's hard to believe we are already in February, but the snow reminds us winter still has its grip on us with a vengeance. January was marked with some accomplishments and a lot of committee hearings with two of my bills being voted out of committee and should be on the House floor soon. Having said that, little has come to the floor as of this writing but my hope is it will start to open up in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
The proposed wage increase for state employees could have a major impact on the government's workforce if it eventually gains Gov. Mike Parson's signature.
Currently $20 million of the state’s annual $400 million in gaming revenue goes toward veterans. A state lawmaker wants voters to increase that share.
Currently $20 million of the state’s annual $400 million in gaming revenue goes toward veterans. A state lawmaker wants voters to increase that share.