/tags/peter-merideth Peter Merideth en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 10 May 2024 22:33:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-10/missouri-house-passes-state-budget-after-months-of-republican-turmoil Lawmakers had until 6 p.m. Friday to pass the budget. The final product is roughly $1 billion less than Gov. Mike Parson proposed. Fri, 10 May 2024 22:33:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-10/missouri-house-passes-state-budget-after-months-of-republican-turmoil Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/gov-parson-makes-it-official-in-texas-signs-bill-paying-for-missouri-troops-at-the-border Near Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday, the Missouri governor and top general of the Missouri National Guard touted the bill, which funds the deployment for 200 troops and 22 highway patrol officers. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:48:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/gov-parson-makes-it-official-in-texas-signs-bill-paying-for-missouri-troops-at-the-border Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/missouri-house-passes-50-7-billion-budget-changes-expected-in-senate Included in the budget is a 3.2% pay increase for state workers, money to fully fund school transportation and funds to improve Interstate 44. However, the House version of the budget is about $2 billion less than Gov. Mike Parson requested for the upcoming fiscal year. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:54:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/missouri-house-passes-50-7-billion-budget-changes-expected-in-senate Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-04-01/missouris-democratic-house-members-seek-to-boost-pay-for-child-abuse-investigators The Senate still could include the increase when considering its version of the budget. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-01/missouris-democratic-house-members-seek-to-boost-pay-for-child-abuse-investigators Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-03-25/4-things-on-deck-in-the-second-half-of-the-2024-missouri-legislative-session The annual state budget and a tax that funds the bulk of Missouri’s Medicaid program are two things that must pass this session. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-25/4-things-on-deck-in-the-second-half-of-the-2024-missouri-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-02-29/missouri-house-votes-to-loosen-age-requirements-for-school-bus-driver-license-exam Currently, school bus drivers 70 and older are required to take the school bus portion of the driver’s license exam annually for renewal. The bill passed Thursday would raise that age to 77. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:22:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-29/missouri-house-votes-to-loosen-age-requirements-for-school-bus-driver-license-exam Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-01-09/missouri-house-republican-again-introduces-bill-allowing-guns-on-public-transportation The legislation also repeals the prohibition on the concealed carrying of firearms in places of worship and lowers the age requirement for a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:11:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-09/missouri-house-republican-again-introduces-bill-allowing-guns-on-public-transportation Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-01-04/missouri-house-committee-recommends-phasing-out-st-louis-and-kc-earnings-tax Other recommendations by the committee included an exemption of the earnings tax for low-income workers as well as reimbursements for remote workers. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:50:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-04/missouri-house-committee-recommends-phasing-out-st-louis-and-kc-earnings-tax Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-04/rep-peter-merideth-calls-missouri-legislatures-inaction-on-gun-control-shameful State Rep. Peter Merideth, a Democrat whose district includes Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, said legislation including red flag laws and raising the age to buy a gun to 21 would help prevent shootings like the one that occurred at the school nearly a year ago. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:48:20 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-04/rep-peter-merideth-calls-missouri-legislatures-inaction-on-gun-control-shameful Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-09-13/house-votes-to-overturn-14-of-gov-parsons-budget-vetoes-but-senate-declines-ending-session Despite the Missouri House voting to overturn multiple budget vetoes, the Senate did not take any further action, leaving those vetoes intact. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:08:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-13/house-votes-to-overturn-14-of-gov-parsons-budget-vetoes-but-senate-declines-ending-session Sarah Kellogg