The leader of the Missouri Senate has formed yet another committee to examine the efficiency of government. That’s in addition to Gov. Mike Kehoe issuing an executive order calling for

Negotiations are still ongoing between MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, but a state senator is alleging they could be close. A spokesman with MU Health Care told ABC 17 News in an email that the hospital system talked with Anthem throughout the day on Friday,

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed 13 bills into law on Wednesday, including a sweeping education bill that bans students from using cell phones in schools during the school day.

Starting this fall, every K-12 district in Missouri, including charter schools, will need a written policy prohibiting students from using personal devices during the school day, with some circumstantial exceptions.

A leader of the Missouri Senate said Tuesday that she wants MU Health Care to accept terms offered by insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield by the end of the week. "This contract needs renewed this week,

On Thursday, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 68, which bans cell phones in public schools throughout the day, including during lunch and passing periods. Some school districts already have no phone policies in place. But with this new law, every district throughout the state has to follow suit.

The Missouri Senate is forming three new committees, including one to review state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Lori Rook, an attorney with Ozarks Elder Law, will challenge Republican state Sen. Curtis Trent for his seat in the Missouri capitol.

Legislation to restrict marriage for Missouri residents under age 18 had been stalled by Republican critics for years. The law also stops child sex abusers from using non-disclosure agreements to silence their victims.

Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 68 today, which is said to give additional tools to local education agencies across the state. With more than 30 provisions in Senate Bill 68,