Kat Ramkumar

Columbia

State Government Reporter at Columbia Missourian

@mizzou '26 | currently: news reporter @kbia + intern @thebeaconKC | previously: reporter @under_radar_mag, news director @kcou, intern @impactnews + @keratx

Articles

Senate Republicans renew effort to avoid federal gun laws - Gasconade County Republican

2 weeks ago | gasconadecountyrepublican.com | Scout Hudson |Kat Ramkumar

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Republicans renewed pushing a bill Tuesday that would bar local law enforcement agencies in the state from enforcing federal firearm policies. House Bill 1175, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, passed the House in late March. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, the bill would penalize state authorities for enforcing federal gun laws.
House passes bill that allows income tax reduction for capital gains - Gasconade County Republican

2 weeks ago | gasconadecountyrepublican.com | Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri will be the first state to grant a 100% capitol gains deduction if a bill passed by the Missouri House on Wednesday is signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Sponsored by Reps. Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, and George Hruza, R-St. Louis, House Bill 594 and House Bill 508 would allow Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported on federal taxes from their state income taxes.
Capitol Report 5/9/2025

1 month ago | mopress.com | Molly Gibbs |Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski |Scout Hudson

Statehouse Reporting Posted Friday, May 9, 2025 11:26 am Missouri News Network: Statehouse News for MPA Members This report is written by Missouri School of Journalism students for publication by MPA member newspapers in print and online. ----------------------------------------------------- Missouri News Network coverage this week included coverage of education and landlord bills and efforts to revive a state law restricting enforcement of federal gun laws. If you have thoughts or questions,...
House passes bill that allows income tax reduction for capital gains

1 month ago | missouribusinessalert.com | Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski

Missouri will be the first state to grant a 100% capitol gains deduction if a bill passed by the Missouri House on Wednesday is signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Sponsored by Reps. Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, and George Hruza, R-St. Louis, House Bill 594 and House Bill 508 would allow Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported on federal taxes from their state income taxes.
House passes bill that allows income tax reduction for capital gains

1 month ago | maryvilleforum.com | Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri will be the first state to grant a 100% capitol gains deduction if a bill passed by the Missouri House on Wednesday is signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Sponsored by Reps. Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, and George Hruza, R-St. Louis, House Bill 594 and House Bill 508 would allow Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported on federal taxes from their state income taxes.
House passes bill that allows income tax reduction for capital gains

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri will be the first state to grant a 100% capitol gains deduction if a bill passed by the Missouri House on Wednesday is signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Sponsored by Reps. Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, and George Hruza, R-St. Louis, House Bill 594 and House Bill 508 would allow Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported on federal taxes from their state income taxes.
House passes bill that allows income tax reduction for capital gains

1 month ago | bransontrilakesnews.com | Kat Ramkumar |Jake Marszewski

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri will be the first state to grant a 100% capitol gains deduction if a bill passed by the Missouri House on Wednesday is signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Sponsored by Reps. Chad Perkins, R-Bowling Green, and George Hruza, R-St. Louis, House Bill 594 and House Bill 508 would allow Missourians to deduct 100% of all capital gains income reported on federal taxes from their state income taxes.
Senate Republicans renew effort to avoid federal gun laws

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Scout Hudson |Kat Ramkumar

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Republicans renewed pushing a bill Tuesday that would bar local law enforcement agencies in the state from enforcing federal firearm policies. House Bill 1175, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, passed the House in late March. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, the bill would penalize state authorities for enforcing federal gun laws.
Senate Republicans renew effort to avoid federal gun laws

1 month ago | maryvilleforum.com | Scout Hudson |Kat Ramkumar

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Republicans renewed pushing a bill Tuesday that would bar local law enforcement agencies in the state from enforcing federal firearm policies. House Bill 1175, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, passed the House in late March. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, the bill would penalize state authorities for enforcing federal gun laws.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Prop. A, legislature continues attack

1 month ago | ksmu.org | Nathan Lee |Kat Ramkumar |Scout Hudson

In a near unanimous ruling Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court decided to uphold a voter-approved paid sick leave and minimum wage law passed on November's ballot. Six of the seven justices agreed the language in Proposition A's summary and fiscal note did not mislead voters and that the results of the measure's statewide vote should stand.