Show Me The State: Missourah? Or Missouree? Who's right?
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · In our latest episode, Show Me The State digs into that legend while examining how politicians, like former Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Gov. Jay Nixon, use their pronunciation to signal certain values to their constituents. From politicians to everyday Missourians, there are specific reasons why people pronounce the state differently and ...
Parson reflects on his legacy, talks about his plans for final ... - KBIA
WEBJan 27, 2024 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in his office at the state capitol in Jefferson City. Parson is serving his last term as Missouri’s 57th governor. Mike Parson did not plan on becoming Missouri’s governor in 2018. The lieutenant governor was thrust into the role when Eric Greitens resigned under a cloud of scandal.
Missouri's Gas Tax To Rise In October After Governor Signs New …
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The bill raises Missouri’s 17-cent-a-gallon gas tax — among the lowest in the nation — by 2.5 cents a year, starting Oct. 1, until the tax hits 29.5 cents per gallon in July 2025. The legislation includes a rebate process, where drivers could get a refund if they save their gas receipts and submit them to the state.
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Free land and no-strings cash aim to tempt people to small ... - KBIA
WEBDec 8, 2021 · When small-town charm isn’t enough to attract new residents, some struggling Midwest communities figure money might be. Cities across the region offer cash and free land for those willing to make the move to smaller communities with room, and a need, for more people .
Morning Newscast for September 30, 2024 | KBIA
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Here's a roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom: Big rains are worsening nutrient pollution in rivers. Experts say solutions start on farms. Patient advocates say federal lawsuit against Express Scripts could lower drug prices. Family of Marcellus Williams says it's received death threats since his execution.
Afternoon Newscast for September 30, 2024 | KBIA
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Here's a roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom: State Medicaid will no longer reimburse for at-home COVID-19 tests. A few rural towns are bucking the trend and building new hospitals. Fewer Missouri women are being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Federal appeals court declares Missouri’s ‘Second Amendment
WEBAug 27, 2024 · A Missouri law declaring some federal gun regulations “invalid” is unconstitutional because it violates the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause, a federal appeals court in St. Louis unanimously ruled on Monday.
But It's Not Always Part of the Deaf Experience - KBIA
WEBMay 10, 2019 · According to the Modern Language Association most recent report, 107,060 students in higher education chose to learn ASL. This puts the language right behind Spanish and French, but before German. ASL is the primary language for deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate, but not all deaf and hard of hearing people use it.
Commentary: The Cabal Theory - KBIA
WEBMar 1, 2022 · Here goes: A cabal got lucky beyond its wildest dreams in 2015 when Trump declared for the presidency. This cabal, bound only by its common goals, was on the verge of uncommon success but was stalled because of increasing vigilance of and exposure by the media and public interest watchdogs. It needed a distraction. And a simple tool.