Government

(Joplin, MO) – Murphy Boulevard will close starting Tuesday, November 1, and run through Friday, November 4 as work begins on the installation of a new gate system near the low water bridge in the […]

MODOT Gears Up for Buckle Up, Phone Down Day The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) will observe Buckle Up Phone Down Day on October 21. Now in its 6th year, the #BUPD campaign challenges everyone […]

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Fire Chief Gerald Ezell is pleased to announce that Dave Holden will begin serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Joplin and Jasper County starting November 7. Current […]

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will open a tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This is the final drop-off weekend […]

Extra Session Yields Changes to Income Tax Rate and Ag Incentives  The Missouri Senate completed the governor’s call for an extra legislative session this week when my colleagues and I truly agreed to and finally […]

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Dan Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Joplin. Johnson has worked at the City […]

Extra Session Underway, Veto Session Concludes Lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week to continue the extra legislative session called by the governor to reduce income tax rates and address agricultural issues. The income tax proposal decreases […]

Legislative Leaders Delay Start of Extra Session Leaders from both chambers have decided to delay the start of the extra legislative session until next Wednesday, September 14, as they are still negotiating which provisions to […]