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Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Missouri lawmakers prioritize Prop A, education reform in final weeks
JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers say with just a few weeks left in this year's session—they're still working to make big changes to state law. Missouri State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Bob Bromley spoke this morning at the final Donuts and Delegates event of the year—hosted by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Top 10 cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Joplin metro area Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 108th annual banquet Joplin man gets 50 years for using children in pornography production Candlelight vigil held to honor victims and survivors of crime Franklin Tech and PSU launch tuition-free pathway for vo-tech students Senator Carter tells us that—compared to the last three years—things are moving much more smoothly in the Missouri Senate. And with just a few weeks left in this year's session—she says the focus is moving towards a couple of items at the top of the majority party wish list. One of those items is Prop A—passed by Missouri voters last November. Along with increasing state minimum wage—it also requires employers to provide paid sick time for certain employees. Republicans say they're concerned with the impact that could have on small Carter says education reform will also be a hot topic. 'We're seeing at the federal level this break off of regulation, and we'd like to do that at the state level as well. Seventy percent of what goes on in public education is dictated by the Department of Education, our State Department of Education, and so, we're trying to give our teachers some flexibility in the assessment process, and also with being able to have more parent and community input,' said Senator Jill Carter, (R-Mo.) 32nd district. Representative Bromley says his focus is on your vehicle. Specifically, Bromley says a bill allowing for a three-year license plate is being worked on. Currently—Missouri offers one and two-year options. Bromley says he's also working on legislation that would eliminate car inspections on any vehicle made after 2012. He tells us a better working relationship with the State Senate has allowed both chambers to work on bigger ticket items—like the state budget—faster than in years lets them address smaller—but no less important—issues now. 'Some of these you might consider to be smaller bills that are coming out now. Historically, we've done the small bills, and waited until the end to get the big bills. So now, we're working on a lot of things to do that,' said State Representative Bob Bromley, (R-Mo.) 162nd district. Session ends on May 16th this year. Carl Junction Police Dept. office closed until Monday Jasper County 4-H students shine at Missouri State Capitol event CJ Council passes nearly $10 million city budget Carl Junction city leaders weigh $10 million budget Severe storms damage Four State region You can follow the bills Senator Carter and Representative Bromley mentioned through links on or at links provided here and here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Donuts and Delegates' kicks off with discussions on AI and state funding
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Chamber of Commerce is launching a new legislative update series. 'You know, the ability now, for very little money to purchase an app or a program where you can create an image of someone that looks just like them, sounds just like them, saying whatever, and they didn't really say that,' said Mo. Rep. Ben Baker, (R). Artificial intelligence and the challenges it represents are top of mind for Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. He's helping to kick off a new legislative update series in Joplin called 'Donuts and Delegates.' 'I think we're already behind, but if we don't keep up with it legislatively, it's going to be there's going to be a lot of repercussions of that, I think, in a negative way. So I think it's something that we're going to have to really be on top of as a legislature,' said Baker. Baker and state Representative Lane Roberts spoke about everything from government efficiency and taxing broadband grants to changes in state spending vs federal funding. 'There's so much happening at the federal level right now, and the consequences as such, might be good or bad. We just don't know yet. It'll probably be next year before we start to feel the impacts of those budget decisions,' said Mo. Rep. Lane Roberts, (R). He adds that they are trying to ease some of the unique workplace challenges that have developed in just the last few years. 'Life has changed in our country, particularly since COVID and the ability of people to work, the access to child care that facilitates their ability to work has been impacted by all that. So I think we're interested in doing things to make sure that we get as many barriers out of the way as we can,' said Roberts. The Donuts and Delegates series replaces the single Eggs and Issues event the Joplin Chamber has hosted in the past. They will hold three more sessions featuring other lawmakers in the next few weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Missouri lawmakers address AI, government efficiency, and work issues
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new legislative series. 'You know, the ability now, for very little money, to purchase an app or a program where you can create an image of someone that looks just like them, sounds just like them, saying whatever, and they didn't really say that,' said Mo. Rep. Ben Baker, R. Artificial intelligence and the challenges it represents are top of mind for Missouri State Representative Ben Baker. He's helping to kick off a new legislative update series in Joplin called 'Donuts and Delegates.' 'I think we're already behind, but if we don't keep up with it legislatively, there's going to be a lot of repercussions of that, I think, in a negative way. So I think it's something that we're going to have to really be on top of as a legislature.' Baker and State Representative Lane Roberts spoke about everything from government efficiency and taxing broadband grants to changes in state spending versus federal funding. 'There's so much happening at the federal level right now, and the consequences as such might be good or bad. We just don't know yet. It'll probably be next year before we start to feel the impacts of those budget decisions,' said Roberts. He adds that they are trying to ease some of the unique workplace challenges that have developed in just the last few years. 'Life has changed in our country, particularly since COVID, and the ability of people to work, the access to child care that facilitates their ability to work, has been impacted by all that. So I think we're interested in doing things to make sure that we get as many barriers out of the way as we can,' said Roberts. The 'Donuts and Delegates' series replaces the single 'Eggs and Issues' event the Joplin Chamber has hosted in the past. They will hold three more sessions featuring other lawmakers in the next few weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
