Archives For: MO
The Hidden Costs of Vacant Properties
Hot Air published an article discussing the negative impacts of vacant properties in cities like St. Louis, Mo.
21 Dec 2018
Tornadoes Touch Down in Plains States
The Weather Channel published an article outlining tornadic activity responsible for structural damage in states stretching from the Plains to the Southeast.
2 Dec 2018
States Introduce Vacant Property Bills
NE LB256 (Adopt the Vacant Property Registration Act) was signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on March 21, 2018.
21 Mar 2018
Abandoned Property Bill Proposed in Missouri
MO SB 780 was pre-filed in the Missouri Legislature on December 7. The legislation would allow certain people to enter a property to secure it, remove trash and graffiti, and maintain the grounds.
7 Dec 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Missouri
On July 13, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Missouri as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place April 28 to May 11, 2017.
13 Jul 2017
Missouri Bill Calls for Property Manager Listing
The Kansas City Star published an article discussing MO SB 111. The bill, which was signed by Governor Eric Greitens on July 11, 2017, will require limited liability companies (LLC) that manage property in Kansas City to file an affidavit that names a person responsible for the property.
12 Jul 2017
Vacant Properties Part of City Blight Equation
St. Joseph News-Press released an article discussing the introduction of a bill by state Rep. Delus Johnson (R-MO) that would establish a land bank in St. Joseph, Missouri to fight blight.
12 Sep 2015
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Missouri
On September 7, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Missouri as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding August 2-14.
9 Sep 2013