"2024 Rings in Fresh Legislation and Minimum Wage Hike in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois"

As of 2024, Missouri and Kansas have implemented new laws. Missouri has increased its minimum wage to $12.30 per hour and introduced tax credits for hiring interns and apprentices, among other laws including designating Piedmont as the UFO capital and establishing K.C. Wolf Day. Kansas has reduced sales taxes on groceries and prepared foods and introduced open enrollment for public school districts, along with authorizing a Buffalo Soldier license plate.