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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants $860M earmarked to widen I-70

1 year 11 months ago
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, in his State of the State address Wednesday, called on state legislators to approve $859 million to widen Interstate 70 and make improvements to the busy highway. The planned investment, part of a nearly $52 billion budget proposal by Parson, includes widening I-70 in suburban Kansas City, the Columbia area and suburban St.Louis near Wentzville that's well known for congestion, according to the Associated Press. "For years, congestion, traffic accidents, and delays…
Diana Barr

St. Louis state representative proposes red flag law as CVPA heads back to school after tragedy

1 year 11 months ago
As Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) students and staff return to school Tuesday, lawmakers in Jefferson City are once again trying to pass a red flag law. It’s something top Republicans at the statehouse have refused to entertain. The CVPA community is still healing after a shooter killed a teacher and student in October. State Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, said he wants to prevent this from happening again with a red flag law. “Police said under Missouri laws,…
Laura Barczewski