Mike Kehoe

The state's education department slowed down its implementation of a rating system for public schools following pushback from school administrators about the metrics being used.

Mike McDonald is the first person appointed to a nonvoting role on the board set aside for an active classroom teacher.

According to Gov. Mike Kehoe, Trump's approval of the disaster declaration means that FEMA's Public Assistance Program will be available for the nine counties affected by the flooding.

The report cards will award each public and charter school in the state a letter grade to reflect its academic performance, among other measures. School district officials say a grade letter doesn't capture the full picture.

Missouri's ban on hemp-derived THC drinks starts Nov. 12. But, if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding bill and the president signs it, the beverages could stay on shelves longer.

Despite the backing of Gov. Mike Kehoe, proposed constitutional amendments that would have made it more difficult for citizens to change the constitution and start the process of eliminating the state income tax were overwhelmingly rejected by Missouri voters.

After landslide losses for Amendments 4 and 5, the governor is backing a high-stakes abortion measure this fall.

Gov. Mike Kehoe has been pushing to phase-out the state's income tax, and now voters will get to decide in Tuesday's election. But Amendment 5 leaves many unknowns: How will the legislature will expand sales and use taxes? Will the change actually spur more business?

Missouri's State Board of Education includes an advisory position for “an active classroom teacher," but it's remained unfilled since 2018. Gov. Mike Kehoe selected Park Hill High School math teacher Michael McDonald for the role.

Emergency management officials estimate the floods caused more than $26.5 million in damage across nine southeast Missouri counties.

Amendment 5, to be considered by Missouri voters in August, would give the legislature the power to replace the state income tax with expanded sales taxes. Critics say it would be difficult to make up the lost revenue without imposing taxes on healthcare.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an additional 35 bills Monday evening, including legislation that raises the speed limit on rural highways and interstates to 75 mph.