KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Schmitt and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are teaming up to fight back against human trafficking in Missouri. In a press conference today, Attorney General Schmitt announced that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is […]
Senate propels bill aiding domestic violence victims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House bill aimed at aiding victims of domestic violence by waiving fees for birth certificates made headway in the Senate Thursday. HB 1135, championed by Republican Rep. Chris Dinkins, would waive the one-time $15 fee […]
Senate considers reforms to parole option for elderly inmates
Judy Henderson, nearly 70 years old, sat before a Senate committee Monday afternoon, advocating for criminal justice reform — specifically for a bill that would grant the ability for parole for certain incarcerated elderly individuals. Just a little more than […]
Senate adopts resolution pertaining to Bible classes in public high schools
A resolution encouraging public high schools to offer courses on the Bible was adopted by the state Senate Thursday. The resolution from Republican Sen. Ed Emery contends the Bible has “been a cornerstone of Western civilization” for thousands of years and […]
Senate advances contentious CAFO bill days after overnight filibuster
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Despite opposition from a handful of Democrats and an earlier overnight filibuster still prominent in the chamber, the Missouri Senate passed legislation that would block local municipalities from instituting new rules for agricultural operations stricter than […]