Ezra Bitterman

Jefferson City, Los Angeles

LA-COMO| MU J-school class of 2024. former bylines and multimedia at Euractiv in Brussels| Currently reporting on state gov for the Missourian.

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University of Missouri unveils new nuclear reactor project focused on cancer research

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri leadership on Wednesday officially kicked off an ambitious project to build a 20-megawatt nuclear research reactor. MU already has a 10-megawatt nuclear reactor, which helped facilitate several breakthroughs in cancer research. MU President Mun Choi said 450,000 people received cancer treatment that wouldn’t have been possible without the reactor last year. It is the most powerful university research reactor in the country.
Bill to keep Missouri’s SNAP recipients from buying candy and soda falls short

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — While a handful of states are rushing to ban candy and soda purchases from food assistance programs, Missouri lawmakers are standing pat. A Missouri House committee last week failed to advance legislation that would have directed the state to seek a federal waiver that would prevented Missourians who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, from buying soft drinks and candy. Rep.
MO: Missouri House OKs bill to let concealed carry permit holders bring guns on public transit

1 week ago | masstransitmag.com | Ezra Bitterman

On a party-line vote, the Missouri House approved legislation Thursday allowing Missourians with concealed carry permits to bring guns on public transit. The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, also lowers the minimum age for concealed carry permit holders from 19 to 18. Permit holders can currently carry weapons in much of the state with only a few exceptions, including schools, polling places and religious institutions.
Missouri effort to cut red tape for emerging businesses off to slow start

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — State legislators brought Missouri to the forefront of business innovation last year — or so they thought. Republicans pushed through legislation, championed by conservative and libertarian groups, that is designed to reduce the regulatory burden on companies hoping to bring cutting-edge services and products to market.
Missouri House OKs bill to let concealed carry permit holders bring guns on public transit

2 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — On a party-line vote, the Missouri House approved legislation Thursday allowing Missourians with concealed carry permits to bring guns on public transit. The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, also lowers the minimum age for concealed carry permit holders from 19 to 18. Permit holders can currently carry weapons in much of the state with only a few exceptions, including schools, polling places and religious institutions.
Missouri governor signs controversial utility legislation

2 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Kehoe signed wide-ranging legislation meant to help utility companies expand power generation to meet rising demand, but consumer advocates say it could raise utility rates for Missourians an average of $1,000 annually. The governor signed the bill Wednesday morning behind closed doors without public or media access. Only a small group of lawmakers were present, unlike the St. Louis police takeover legislation, which Kehoe signed at two public events.
Missouri Senate finalizes capital gains tax cut plan, sends bill back to House

2 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate on Monday voted to send a tax cut bill, with provisions designed to benefit both the ultra-wealthy and the working class, back to the House for final approval. The Monday afternoon floor vote came after a contentious fiscal oversight committee hearing, during which lawmakers questioned the accuracy of the financial analysis of the bill’s impact on state revenues. It ended up passing 27-6, with five Senate Democrats joining all but one Republican.
Senate GOP pushes through tax measure mostly benefiting high-income Missourians

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a large tax cut package.Democrats and some skeptical Republicans allowed the legislation to advance after negotiating in some longstanding priorities, such as removing the 4.225% state sales tax on diapers and period products, and an increase to a tax credit benefiting seniors.The legislation allows Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported to the IRS from their state income tax liability.That...
Senate GOP pushes through tax measure mostly benefiting high-income Missourians

3 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a large tax cut package. Democrats and some skeptical Republicans allowed the legislation to advance after negotiating in some longstanding priorities, such as removing the 4.225% state sales tax on diapers and period products, and an increase to a tax credit benefiting seniors. The legislation allows Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported to the IRS from their state income tax liability.
Senate proposal would open Missouri’s energy market up to competition

3 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Ezra Bitterman

JEFFERSON CITY — The 2025 legislative session has been rife with discussion about how the state can work with monopoly energy companies to meet Missourians’ power needs. Much of that conversation has been about Republican-sponsored legislation already sent to the governor’s desk, which consumer groups have warned could dramatically raise costs. But rather than work with utility companies to provide reliable service at reasonable rates, Sen. Nick Schroer, R-Defiance, wants to break their monopolies.