Some motorcycle riders have been waiting a long time for this. Starting Friday, many of them can now ride without a helmet in Missouri. The measure was vetoed three times in recent decades, before Governor Parson finally signed it into law last month. ...
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Basye proposes change to unlawful transfer of weapons law
State representative Chuck Basye wants a potential change to Missouri law on the transfer of weapons. The Rocheport Republican added an amendment to a violent crime bill making it ok to give a gun to a minor without the permission of the minor’s parent...
Read More »Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
(AP) — Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, says he will resign because a chronic illness has resurfaced. Concerns about Abe’s health began this summer and grew this month when he visited a Tokyo hospital two weeks in a row for unspecifi...
Read More »Fan restrictions in place as high school football kicks off
High school football kicks off Friday night in Missouri. Many districts are putting a lot of restrictions on how many fans can watch because of coronavirus concerns. Columbia Public Schools is only letting in one fan per student participant. Thread: (1...
Read More »Columbia councilman propose “Economic Dignity” property tax
A Columbia city councilman wants a property tax hike to help people in need. Ian Thomas calls it an Economic Dignity and Survival proposal: a 41-cent property tax hike for needs like affordable housing and public transit. Fellow councilman Michael Trap...
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