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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
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Will your street be impacted by upcoming resurfacing work?
JOPLIN, Mo. — The City of Joplin's 2025 resurfacing program will begin Monday. The City of Joplin has confirmed in a press release that beginning Monday, April 14, resurfacing work known as 'mill and overlay' will begin starting in the Easttown area. In this process referred to by the city as 'mill and overlay', the top few inches of existing asphalt are removed (milling) and then a fresh coat is laid out over the asphalt area by workers (overlay). The City of Joplin is encouraging citizens to watch for postings in their neighborhoods as this work begins. Maps of the streets included in this year's paving program can be found here. The City's resurfacing program for 2025 will begin the week of April 14, starting in the Easttown area. This work is referred to as 'mill and overlay,' as the top few inches of existing asphalt are removed (milling), and then workers lay a fresh new coat of asphalt over the area (overlay). City of Joplin officials say residents whose streets will affected by the resurfacing work will be notified by the contractor, Blevins Asphalt Construction, by hanging informational door hangers on residential front doors. They will also post no parking signs along the streets and at the ends of each block. 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 Officials say it is crucial that residents do not park on the posted streets until the work has been completed. City staff says they annually evaluate the pavement conditions of the City Street System using the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) system and recommends streets that need improvements. City staff also say they determine which streets are to be resurfaced through a selection process based on traffic counts, street classifications, structural integrity, and ride quality. Streets or parking lots may be added or deleted from this list. Maps of the areas included in the 2025 program are listed at and the individual links are listed below. This information will also be posted on the City's Facebook page. Areas included in the 2025 Mill and Overlay Program: Area in Easttown and south of 7th Street Area of North St. Louis Ave. & East Zora Road Area of North St. Louis Ave. & Prairie Flower Road Area in Southwest Joplin Connecticut Avenue, 15th St. to 32nd St. Area of Northwest Joplin Forest Park Cemetery This city states this project is funded through the Transportation Sales Tax, Capital Improvement Sales Tax, and Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax Funds. For more information, contact Traffic Engineer Dakota Rusk at 417-624-0820, ext. 1598, or Drusk@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Franklin Tech and PSU launch tuition-free pathway for vo-tech students
JOPLIN, Mo. — A new partnership is stretching from Kansas to Missouri, giving the chance for a free education for vo-tech students. It's a free education for students who want to help build the future. 'Just a tremendous opportunity for some young people that maybe college and a technology degree would have never been possible,' said David Weaver, Joplin Schools School Board member. Franklin Tech and PSU launch tuition-free pathway for vo-tech students Controversial council member's transgender comments spark recall effort Joplin woman charged with child sex crime after minor found in car Locals say age no excuse to not protest How does your state spend its lottery earnings? Leaders of Franklin Technology Center and Pittsburg State University signed an agreement to help students at FTC go to PSU tuition-free. Up to 10 students a year will qualify for the new 'Crossland College of Technology Enterprise Program.' That will cover the cost of tuition and fees for up to four years. PSU VP Dr. Karl Stumo is excited about the partnership that crosses state lines. 'We know of the excellence here at Franklin Tech, and we wanted to be a partner with one of the best providers of technical education in the area. So their students are so special, we wanted to develop an equal special relationship here as well,' said Dr. Karl Stumo, PSU VP Student Affairs. He hopes to see more of those students graduating and staying. 'I think this is a strategy to keep our graduates in the technology and that economic sector in the Four-State region,' said Stumo. 'Hopefully this will help us to grow the enrollment at Franklin Tech and provide more opportunities, and then maybe these partnerships that make us eligible for grants so we're just excited about the possibilities. But it's kind of opening doors. In the past that wouldn't have been possible for our students and that's a win for everyone,' said Weaver. Students enrolled at FTC next fall will be the first to qualify for the scholarships, which include those pursuing everything from automated manufacturing and auto tech to engineering and HVAC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
