/tags/2025-missouri-legislative-session 2025 Missouri Legislative Session en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:23:03 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-30/missouri-gov-mike-kehoe-signs-state-budget-vetoes-over-2-billion The governor’s office cited some unexpected budget items and a recently passed tax reduction as reasons for reducing spending. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:23:03 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-30/missouri-gov-mike-kehoe-signs-state-budget-vetoes-over-2-billion Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-06-30/missouri-senate-minority-leader-expects-challenging-2026-after-contentious-end-this-year Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck leads the 10-person Democratic caucus in the Missouri Senate. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-06-30/missouri-senate-minority-leader-expects-challenging-2026-after-contentious-end-this-year Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-26/senate-parliamentarian-deals-blow-to-proposal-that-alarmed-missouri-health-care-experts The Missouri Hospital Association strongly opposed a plan to cap medical provider taxes at 3.5%. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:20:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-26/senate-parliamentarian-deals-blow-to-proposal-that-alarmed-missouri-health-care-experts Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-06-23/missouri-state-rep-marty-joe-murray-on-why-he-voted-against-kc-stadium-plan Murray said he received more constituent feedback to vote against an incentive package aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City than for any other bill during the session. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-06-23/missouri-state-rep-marty-joe-murray-on-why-he-voted-against-kc-stadium-plan Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-06-09/missouri-mailbag-asks-which-show-me-state-athlete-would-be-a-great-governor Latest episode of STLPR’s video response series takes a sporty turn. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:05:21 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-09/missouri-mailbag-asks-which-show-me-state-athlete-would-be-a-great-governor Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails A bill that would have insulated Bayer and other chemical companies from some lawsuits failed when bipartisan opposition arose in the Missouri Senate. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails Evy Lewis /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-05-30/missouri-sen-mccreery-is-unenthused-about-special-session-that-starts-monday The St. Louis County Democrat is a longtime skeptic of publicly funding stadiums, which will be discussed in the special legislative session. Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-05-30/missouri-sen-mccreery-is-unenthused-about-special-session-that-starts-monday Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-05-29/missouri-governor-stadium-funding-resistance-grows The Senate Freedom Caucus is demanding tax cuts in exchange for not blocking stadium funds, while Democrats on Thursday retaliated for slights during the regular session by derailing the routine work of signing bills. Thu, 29 May 2025 20:58:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-29/missouri-governor-stadium-funding-resistance-grows Jason Hancock, Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2025-05-16/kehoe-says-special-session-is-needed-to-consider-funding-for-kansas-city-stadiums At a post-legislative session news conference Friday, Kehoe also touted what he considered successful legislation, which included passing several of his priorities, such as placing the St. Louis police department under a state-appointed board. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:59:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-16/kehoe-says-special-session-is-needed-to-consider-funding-for-kansas-city-stadiums Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-05-15/missouri-house-senate-legislature-ends-early The session had been scheduled to end on Friday. It’s the first time in more than 70 years that the House has adjourned early. Fri, 16 May 2025 00:42:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-15/missouri-house-senate-legislature-ends-early Evy Lewis, Sarah Kellogg