Jonathan Ahl
Jonathan Ahl reports from the Rolla Bureau for St. Louis Public Radio. Before coming to St. Louis Public Radio in November of 2018, Jonathan was the General Manager for Tri States Public Radio in Macomb, Illinois. He previously was the News Director at Iowa Public Radio and before that at WCBU in Peoria, Illinois. Jonathan has also held reporting positions in central Illinois for public radio stations.
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Ashcroft said voter turnout is much higher in partisan elections for state and federal offices, and changing local and municipal elections could bring more people to the polls. But the idea is already drawing criticism. -
Hunters and trappers believe they are close to having the nuisance animals under control in southern Missouri.
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The money will be used to help hospitals with staffing and to set up five sites to give antibodies to high-risk patients.
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The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act could provide state agencies with money to protect habitats of endangered and threatened plants and animals.
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Advocates say growing niche market food, herbs and botanicals lowers the entry cost to farming and can also make smaller farms more profitable.
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The governor’s talking points to highlight the state’s economic status cite various sources, and economists say some are more viable than others.
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The video game Farming Simulator has found a loyal and niche audience in the gaming world. This isn't the cheesy Farmville game from years ago, but one emulating the real challenges of running a farm.
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The Department of Revenue’s computer system is outdated and will require time to start the implementation. When it does start collecting, the tax will put Missouri retailers on a level playing field with other states.
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The Federal Reimbursement Allowance Tax on health care providers will continue funding the state’s portion of Medicaid. The House also passed a bill Wednesday defunding Planned Parenthood, but its future is unclear.
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The tax on health care providers is free of controversial amendments, but the same committee passed a separate bill that would defund Planned Parenthood.
