The governor appointed Jim Martin of Perryville and former Springfield mayor Ken McClure to the Missouri Ethics Commission, giving the panel enough members to be able to meet for the first time since November.

The appointments came just days after a report became public criticizing vacancies on the commission, which left the panel unable to conduct investigations, issue fines or hold meetings.

Governor Mike Kehoe signs tax cuts and pro-business laws in Missouri, including setting a $15 minimum wage and tax deductions.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed legislation Friday designed to help convince the Royals to build their new stadium in the Northland, just across the Missouri River from downtown Kansas City.

The governor looks at stadium funding amid tax debates over local control of St. Louis police. Missouri might accept gold and silver as legal tender.

On Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law a bill that allows Clay County to create a Sports Complex Authority. The governor was surrounded by local and state leaders at Chappell’s, a well-known sports bar and museum in North Kansas City.

Missouri's Governor Kehoe signed education bills focusing on K-12 improvements, workforce development, and school safety.

The new law would allow Clay County to create a governmental agency called a sports complex authority, similar to Jackson County's which controls the leases for the teams.

The statewide mission of Missouri Southern State University is expanding. Officials with MSSU confirm that Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 and Senate Bill 150 into law on July 9 during a ceremony at the state capital.