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Gov. Mike Parson favors pay raises for state workers, and Missouri's Medicaid program will run out of money in February without legislative action.

Gov. Mike Parson is in a hurry to get a $5.3 billion spending bill passed by Feb. 1, but exactly when it will reach the House is uncertain.

The Noel Republican also discussed other big-ticket items for the 2022 session, including congressional redistricting and passing legislation authorizing Gov. Mike Parson to spend Medicaid expansion funds.

Governor signs SB 258 to Create Army PFC Christopher Lee Marion Memorial Highway Office of Dirk Deaton JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Dirk Deaton worked with his legislative colleagues in the recently-ended session to ensure the legacy of fallen hero Chris Marion is honored and preserved. Deaton sponsored HB 544 that was later incorporated into SB 258 to create the Army PFC Christopher Lee Marion Memorial Highway. SB 258 was approved by the General Assembly and was signed by Governor Mike Parson on July 6, 2021, in Jefferson City. “Chris Marion made the ultimate sacrifice and it was my ...

Members of the Neosho Chamber of Commerce gathered on May 18 at Crowder College for ‘Eggs and Issues’ with their local representatives from the Missouri House and Senate to hear about the most recent legislative session in Jefferson City.