Missouri
Several Missouri lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at tracking, recording number of undocumented immigrants in state
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – It took less than an hour of being in office for Missouri’s new Gov. Mike Kehoe to issue some new laws on undocumented immigration.
Next, the legislative branch is introducing bills to increase those efforts.
It’s estimated there are about 70,000 undocumented immigrants in Missouri, according to Pew Research Center. But there’s no avenue for the state to collect accurate numbers. Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Missouri General Assembly that aim to make it easier to track how many undocumented immigrants are in Missouri.
St. Louis Republican Representative Jim Murphy is one of several lawmakers sponsoring a bill that aims to collect more information on undocumented immigration. His bill would require private employers and businesses to verify the employment eligibility of every employee who is hired. Currently it’s just public employers who are required to do this.
“They’re taking union jobs, they’re taking American jobs, because they’re being paid under the table,” Murphy said.
Another bill introduced would modify Missouri driver’s licenses to include a symbol that indicates the holder is a U.S. citizen. Since it’s early in the session, bills are still being referred to committees for hearings and have not had much traction or discussion.
Missouri’s new governor, Mike Kehoe, focused on immigration in the executive orders he issued just moments after swearing into office. Kehoe’s executive orders allow for some State Troopers to train with federal law enforcement on finding undocumented immigrants, and requires law enforcement to collect immigration statuses from people accused of crimes.
Independence Democratic Representative Aaron Crossley tells me he’s tired of the discussions on immigration, which he says are not truly productive. He calls Kehoe’s and other Republicans’ efforts to legislate on immigration “political pandering.”
“They’re not lowering the cost of living, they’re not getting our roads paved, they’re not making our schools perform better,” Crossley said.
When asked about the governor’s executive orders, a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol said in an email they do not discuss executive orders in detail, but, “will remain focused on carrying out our mission of enforcing laws and providing services to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone in Missouri.”
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Juneteenth 2024: How to celebrate
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s how to prep for and celebrate the important holiday.
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Juneteenth is marking five years since it was officially recognized as a federal holiday.
Given the holiday’s relatively recent federal designation, it may not be clear to many what will be open/closed on Juneteenth. Will the post office be open? Will my trash get collected? Can I go to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew my license?
Here’s a guide to what is open and closed on Juneteenth in Missouri.
When is Juneteenth 2026?
This year, Juneteenth will be celebrated on Friday, June 19. The holiday is also often celebrated on the third Saturday of June, with many events taking place on that day.
Communities use this day to honor resilience, culture and progress through various events, gatherings and activities. These can include church services, picnics, barbecues, parades and festivals, to name a few.
Are federal or Missouri state offices open on Juneteenth?
Given that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, non-essential federal offices will be closed.
It’s also a state holiday in Missouri, so all local governments and state offices will be closed, as well.
Will major retailers be open on Juneteenth?
Most major retailers, grocery stores, warehouse clubs and restaurants should be open on Juneteenth, but you may want to check with your local stores to confirm business hours, as they can vary by location.
Is the post office open on Juneteenth? Will mail be delivered?
All post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Juneteenth, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
FedEx and UPS will operate more or less as usual, and their stores will be open.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Most banks will be closed on Juneteenth, as most follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Juneteenth.
Will trash pickup happen on Juneteenth?
Trash pickup on Juneteenth varies from city to city, so it’s best to check with your local waste management service to see whether they observe the holiday.
Trash pickup can be delayed by one day if the scheduled pickup falls on a federal holiday.
Columbia will have normal trash pickup on Friday, according to the city’s website. Each hauler in Springfield sets its own holiday schedule. Ozark Refuse, Republic Services and Waste Management are not delayed for the holiday.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Juneteenth?
Holiday hours can vary among Missouri’s libraries, so it’s best to check whether the ones in your area will be open on Juneteenth.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library network in Columbia and Springfield-Greene County Library District branches will be closed.
All Missouri Department of Revenue offices will be closed on Juneteenth, including driver examination stations. With that being said, some license offices will be operating during the holiday, so check the Missouri License Office Locator to see if your local office is open.
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Sedalia man is dead and a woman is recovering after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, near the intersection of Route M and Whiteman Rd.
Investigators add that a 2018 Dodge Challenger, driven by a 30-year-old Sedalia man, was traveling north on the highway when it veered off the right side of the road.
MSHP notes that the vehicle struck a tree and a fence before rolling over.
First responders say they pronounced the driver dead at the scene around 11:55 p.m. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Authorities indicate that a 26-year-old female passenger, also from Sedalia, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further information has been released.
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