/tags/2025-missouri-special-legislative-session 2025 Missouri Special Legislative Session en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:58:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-14/kehoe-signs-off-on-100m-in-st-louis-storm-relief-as-well-as-stadium-funding-bill The legislature met in early June for a special legislative session called by Kehoe. It took about two weeks to pass the three pieces of legislation. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:58:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-14/kehoe-signs-off-on-100m-in-st-louis-storm-relief-as-well-as-stadium-funding-bill Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-11/missouri-legislature-100-million-st-louis-storm-relief-stadium-funding-bill The bills now go to Gov. Mike Kehoe, who is expected to sign all of them. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:11:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-11/missouri-legislature-100-million-st-louis-storm-relief-stadium-funding-bill Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-10/missouri-house-committees-pass-st-louis-storm-relief-and-stadium-funding If the House does not make any changes to the legislation, the bills could pass the entire legislature on Wednesday. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:24:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-10/missouri-house-committees-pass-st-louis-storm-relief-and-stadium-funding Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-100m-in-storm-relief-for-st-louis The Senate passed the legislation early Thursday morning. The bills now go to the House. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:51:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-100m-in-storm-relief-for-st-louis Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/st-louis-naacp-urge-elected-officials-to-ensure-black-homeowners-get-full-insurance-coverage St. Louis' NAACP chapter issued recommendations on May 25, encouraging elected officials to act on behalf of uninsured homeowners. The civil rights organization wants insurance companies to be more transparent with north St. Louis homeowners. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/st-louis-naacp-urge-elected-officials-to-ensure-black-homeowners-get-full-insurance-coverage Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2025-06-03/missouri-senate-bills-on-storm-relief-and-stadium-funding-pass-committees While the legislation containing storm relief and the stadium funding both passed committee, some senators have already expressed concern over the bills. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:17:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-03/missouri-senate-bills-on-storm-relief-and-stadium-funding-pass-committees Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-06-02/storm-relief-stadium-project-funding-missouri-special-legislative-session The heaviest lift appears to be passing legislation that would allow the state to help fund new stadiums or improvements for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:44:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-02/storm-relief-stadium-project-funding-missouri-special-legislative-session 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/2025-05-27/missouri-legislature-special-session-storm-relief-stadiums-local-projects In addition to legislation addressing storm relief and stadiums for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, the special session will focus on several projects that failed to get funded at the last minute. Tue, 27 May 2025 21:11:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-27/missouri-legislature-special-session-storm-relief-stadiums-local-projects Sarah Kellogg