Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law that encourages college students to report hazing and stay with the victim.

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.

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.

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

With the stroke of a pen, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the Clay County Sports Complex Authority bill into law Friday afternoon. That authority is one step in the process of potentially bringing the Kansas City Royals to North Kansas City.

Newly signed House Bill 594 will make diapers, menstrual products, and adult incontinence supplies exempt from state sales tax.

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

Supporters of the legislation view it as a key tool that could open a path for a new Royals stadium or a Chiefs training facility in Clay County.

Gov. Mike Kehoe approved the tax cut expected to reduce revenues by $340 million annually even as he has been warning of future state funding shortfalls.