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 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 […]
Senate advances expanded child protection, anti-trafficking legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A House bill combating sex trafficking has expanded to include a variety of other provisions in an effort to protect minors — particularly exploited youths — in the state. Under Sen. Jeannie Riddle’s guidance, Rep. Mary […]
Massive criminal justice reform bill clears another hurdle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A sweeping criminal justice reform bill made it over another hurdle Tuesday morning as it passed out of the House Fiscal Review Committee. HCB 2, championed by Republican Rep. Shamed Dogan, progressed through the committee with […]
‘Women in Policy’ roundtable event to be held at Capitol next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A group of women involved in a variety of roles across Missouri’s political and policy spectrum will lead a roundtable discussion next week about their respective fields and what it took to land their careers. The […]
Senate committee hears pair of bills modifying death penalty guidelines
Two bills that would further curtail just when the death penalty could be handed down were considered before a Senate committee this week. Championed by Republican state Sen. Paul Wieland, SB 288 would remove the option of the death penalty if all […]
Lawmakers push for close to domestic violence gun ‘loophole’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. Tracy McCreery believes she’s found a loophole for domestic abusers to still obtain firearms, and she’s set on rectifying the “dangerous” technicality. When Missouri passed its constitutional carry law in 2016, eliminating the need for a permit […]
Blunt stresses workforce development, broadband access, and more in address to Missouri House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In his address to the Missouri House Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt focused on the economy and workforce development. On Wednesday morning, the senior U.S. senator from Missouri spent a little more than 20 minutes going […]
Capitol braces for Grain Belt fight: What to know about the proposed project
It’s clean energy versus eminent domain in the Missouri Capitol Tuesday as the House is set to proceed with legislation that could make a multi-billion dollar project difficult. Missouri farmers and ranchers who oppose the Grain Belt Express Clean Line […]