Government

(Joplin, MO) – In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 17, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 18. The rescheduled meeting […]

For Auld Lang Syne Many sing the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne, a classic Scottish tune, during their midnight toast on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the […]

(Joplin, MO) – Recent forecasts advise of incoming winter weather and the City of Joplin would like to remind people that cold weather and precipitation can create health and safety risks. As the cold front approaches, […]

Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards has announced Gerald Ezell as the new Fire Chief. Ezell brings more than 33 years of fire service to the community, with 20 of those spent in Joplin. He currently […]

(Joplin, MO) – The upcoming Newsmakers interview program on Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV will examine the City of Joplin’s role in a project focusing on the City’s disaster management and resiliency following the […]

My 2022 Legislative Priorities Legislators began the process of pre-filing bills for consideration during the 2022 legislative session on Dec. 1. I have pre-filed 23 bills to date, but I want to highlight three of […]

(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.  This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, MAPS and the Sunshine […]

Interim Committee Recommends Improvements to MO HealthNet After conducting five hearings and listening to testimony from state leaders, advocates and stakeholders, the Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection is in the process […]