Mike Parson

Parson said he hopes the significant pay increase will mean a lower turnover rate for state workers.

The Missouri Senate passed the first of two supplemental budgets on Wednesday. With no changes made to the bill, it now goes to Gov. Mike Parson, who’s expected to sign it.

Under the legislation, those who receive benefits from Medicaid during pregnancy would be able to keep them for one full-year post birth. But the program can only begin after nearly 5,000 other people are kicked off Medicaid.

State Sen. Bill Eigel has launched the opening salvo of a likely contentious 2024 Republican gubernatorial primary.

The legislation is one of two supplemental budget bills the legislature will pass this year. The bill now goes to the Senate.

House Budget Committee sends supplemental spending bill with 8.7% raises, increased night differential, to floor for debate.

Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday.

The Tarkio Republican has talked with Gov. Mike Parson about steering federal money to widen portions of Interstate 70.

Continuing his emphasis on workforce development, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says his plans to support the state’s infrastructure, education and employees are areas everyone can agree on.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants to use the state’s general revenue surpluses for major transportation and capital improvement projects.