Missouri
Teacher compensation, ‘kid-fluencers’ among Missouri legislative priorities for these reps
The start of the 2024 legislative in Missouri is a little more than two weeks away and Democratic state representatives are sharing their priorities with the Boone County Muleskinners.
Last week District 47 Rep. Adrian Plank and District 46 Rep. David Tyson Smith provided updates, and this week it was District 45 Rep. Kathy Steinhoff and District 50 Rep. Doug Mann.
While Steinhoff and Mann have not filed bills yet, they expect to in the coming days. Steinhoff said she plans of filing five bills, where three are focused on education, while Mann will file seven, where four are refiles from last year and the other three are new. Steinhoff also noted that between Friday and the start of session, where she puts a focus could change.
Kathy Steinhoff
Steinhoff wants to find a fix to the foundation formula for public education funding, which she said is a “pie in the sky” solution right now.
“Many of the constants in the formula are outdated,” she said, explaining those are the ones she wants to address. It is expensive to fund, hence the “pie in the sky” description, she added.
She also is looking at a recruitment and retention solution for teachers that does away with a career ladder system readopted two years ago. Instead of requiring a teacher does something or takes on additional work in order to get extra compensation, the state should provide a pipeline to directly get teachers more compensation.
“We are in a different time. It’s a not a do more to get more, it should be thank you for all you are doing,” Steinhoff said.
Students who may have some learning or developmental disabilities are identified from the ages of three to five with a young child developmental delay. Children with that diagnosis, instead of something more specific, do not need an individualized education plan, or IEP until first grade, which also is when a more concrete disability diagnosis is required. Steinhoff plans to introduce a bill that would push back the IEP requirement from first grade to second grade.
Steinhoff also is looking at filing a bill on safe gun storage that uses National Rifle Association recommendations for firearm storage in the bill’s language. This is in aim of it gaining more support across the aisle. Steinhoff and Mann both recognized that their bills may not have traction individually, but are more likely to have support as amendments to other bills.
Using the NRA language “is kind of my twist on how to maybe have more people listen to it,” she said.
Steinhoff again is putting a priority on voting rights in relation to both high-school and college-aged students. Students could receive an excused absence on election days for a certain period of time in which to cast their ballot in her planned bill. Details still are being worked out. This is similar to a bill Steinhoff filed last year, but also include an expansion of provision for college-aged students.
“We are looking at things like student IDs and easier access for clerks for early voting,” she aid.
Doug Mann
The four refiles Mann plans include a bill to bring Missouri’s fair housing act in line with the similar federal regulations, needle exchange programs, protecting teachers who provide LGBTQ+ history courses, and a bill allowing motorcycle riders, when at a stop light, to be stopped between instead of directly behind vehicles, aiming to lessen rear-end collision injuries or deaths.
“It allows for a maneuver called filtering. One of the ways motorcyclists are most likely to be killed in a wreck is when they are rear ended at a stop,” Mann said.
The first of Mann’s new filings include making sure colleges and universities have opioid overdose rescue kits readily available in residence halls, dining halls and other facilities. It is similar to an Arkansas bill, Mann said.
Mann would like Missouri to adopt a version of “Donna’s Law.” A person experiencing a mental-health issue or crisis voluntarily can add themselves to a “do not a sell” list for firearms. This is a quasi-red flag law, except instead of family members or others requesting addition to a “do not sell” list, it is the person facing mental health issues that makes the request. It is a means of reducing gun-related suicide deaths. When talking with Republican lawmakers, Mann has received some support from that side of the aisle, he said.
“It is a temporary solution. They will be on the list for a minimum of 30 days and up to 180 days. At 180 days, they can refile to be put back on the list. It has passed in other states, including red states. If it can save a handful of lives per year, I think it’s worth it,” Mann said.
Mann’s final new filing will be what he calls a “kid-fluencer” bill. This is in relation to social media influencers where what they produced is monetized, particularly parents who include their minor children in their videos. A version of the bill passed in Illinois last year, Mann said.
“A lot of times when people are making content around their kids, the kids are not compensated for that content,” Mann said. “Under this legislation, if a minor appears in 30% of the content, then the parents are required to set aside a portion of the money received into a trust, which is paid out when the minor is either emancipated or turns 18.”
The goal is prevent parental exploitation of their children.
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Illinois and Missouri meet in a semi-neutral floor meeting on Sunday with each team looking for a strong non-conference victory.
The Tigers are enjoying a bounceback campaign this season that already features a win against Kansas. Can the team score another victory against a team with Final Four aspirations in Illinois? The Fighting Illini have thrived on the defensive end, but are still searching for consistency on offense around star freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis. Can the team find it against Missouri?
Here’s our betting preview.
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Moneyline
Total: 154.5 (Over -108/Under -112)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Illinois
Kasparas Jakucionis: The 6’6” point guard has thrived to start his college career, averaging 16 points, six rebounds and nearly six assists per game. Jakucionis is a deft three-point shooter as well, hitting 42% of his threes for the perimeter oriented Fighting Illini offense.
Missouri
Mark Mitchell: The Duke transfer has thrived in the new setting, averaging 13 points with five rebounds per game while also providing strong defense as an interior presence with more than a block per game to go with a steal.
Missouri’s heavy ball pressure defense will be a test for Jakucionis, who does have a near-27% turnover rate, but overall this Illinois offense rates out as a strong unit at protecting the ball, ranking top 60 in turnover rate.
With the Tigers aggressive defense, it is vulnerable to letting up second chances, bottom 30 in the country in defensive rebounding rate, which is impactful with the Illinois’ offense elite at generating offensive rebounds, top 30 in the nation.
Missouri’s defense is a bit of a boom-or-bust unit, and I also believe the offense is due to regress after starting the season posting a top three effective field goal percentage in the country at nearly 60% while posting a top three free throw rate.
Illinois’ defense has a ton of length and shuts off the perimeter for opponents, allowing a bottom 40 three-point rate while ranking top five in effective field goal percentage allowed.
This may be an up-and-down affair, but I like this matchup for Illinois to hand Missouri a well overdue loss.
PICK: Illinois -3.5
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Between December 19, 2024, and December 21, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight arrests in north Missouri. The charges ranged from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to vehicle theft and traffic violations. Below is a detailed account of each individual arrested during this period.
Rodney L. Crosby, 43, Council Bluffs, Iowa
On December 19, 2024, at 1:58 p.m., Rodney L. Crosby was arrested in Atchison County. Crosby was charged with vehicle theft under an Emmet County, Iowa, warrant. He was held at the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office with no bond.
Michael L. McMillan, 51, Kansas City, Missouri
On December 19, 2024, at 9:12 p.m., Michael L. McMillan was arrested in Andrew County. He faced charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI), a misdemeanor, speeding, and failing to properly affix a display plate. McMillan was held at the Andrew County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
Denny B. Wiley, 36, Stanberry, Missouri
On December 20, 2024, at 2:33 p.m., Denny B. Wiley was arrested in Gentry County. Wiley was charged with failing to display valid plates on a motor vehicle and misdemeanor DWI. He was held at the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office on a 12-hour hold.
Donita D. Shields, 48, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
On December 20, 2024, at 6:29 p.m., Donita D. Shields was arrested in Clinton County. She was charged with failure to appear (FTA) for a moving traffic violation under a Morgan County warrant. Shields was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and was bondable.
Bryan J. Castellon Rivas, 22, Omaha, Nebraska
On December 20, 2024, at 10:54 p.m., Bryan J. Castellon Rivas was arrested in Holt County. His charges included exceeding the posted speed limit by 26 mph or more, operating a vehicle without a valid license (first offense), misdemeanor DWI (alcohol), and consuming alcohol while driving. He was held at the Holt County Sheriff’s Office on a 12-hour hold.
Curt J. Batt, 65, Sidney, Nebraska
On December 19, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., Curt J. Batt was arrested in Macon County. Batt was charged with excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .04 or higher while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). He was held at the Macon County Sheriff’s Department and later released.
George A. Garber, 62, Unionville, Missouri
On December 19, 2024, at 7:13 p.m., George A. Garber was arrested in Putnam County. He was charged with felony DWI (alcohol) as an aggravated offender. Garber was held at the Putnam County Jail and later released.
Jose I. Molina-Argueta, 40, Milan, Missouri
On December 21, 2024, at 12:03 a.m., Jose I. Molina-Argueta was arrested in Sullivan County. He faced a charge of DWI (alcohol) and was held at the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department before being released.
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Both east- and westbound Lance Cpl. Leon Deraps Interstate 70 Missouri River bridges now are open to traffic.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the full opening of both bridges Friday. A ribbon-cutting marking the occasion was held Dec. 10 on the eastbound bridge. Prior to the eastbound bridge opening, all traffic, regardless of travel direction, was on the westbound bridge.
The westbound bridge was constructed first, all traffic was shifted to it and then the prior metal girder bridge was demolished. The new eastbound bridge was built in same location as the old bridge. The dual-bridge construction was forward looking in preparation for I-70’s expansion to six lanes statewide.
While the eastbound bridge is open, final touches still are needed and all work should finish by the spring.
“These twin new bridges would not have been possible without the foresight, cooperation and contributions of our federal and state elected leaders as well as the local communities who recognized the long-term value of investing in a bridge that connects their region, the state and the nation,” said Dustin Boatwright, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission chair at the ribbon-cutting. “This project is a testimony to what’s possible when we work together at all levels.”
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