Abortion /tags/abortion Abortion en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT Missouri Senate minority leader expects challenging 2026 after contentious end this year /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 Abortion ban ballot initiative could permanently bar care for transgender minors /health-science-environment/2025-06-18/abortion-ban-ballot-initiative-could-permanently-bar-care-for-transgender-minors The measure is attached to a ballot initiative that would place a ban on most abortions in the Missouri Constitution. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-18/abortion-ban-ballot-initiative-could-permanently-bar-care-for-transgender-minors Sarah Fentem As Missouri abortion ban returns, Planned Parenthood responds to the legal whiplash /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-03/as-missouri-abortion-ban-returns-planned-parenthood-responds-to-the-legal-whiplash For doctors and supporters of abortion rights, it's part of a yearslong pattern of hope followed by disappointment. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:25:46 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-03/as-missouri-abortion-ban-returns-planned-parenthood-responds-to-the-legal-whiplash Danny Wicentowski Missouri Sen. McCreery is unenthused about special session that starts Monday /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 Missouri Supreme Court puts state abortion ban back into effect for now /health-science-environment/2025-05-27/missouri-supreme-court-overturn-abortion-amendment-3 Two rulings from a Kansas City judge had allowed abortions in the state to resume while a challenge to its near-total ban proceeded to trial. Tue, 27 May 2025 19:23:25 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-05-27/missouri-supreme-court-overturn-abortion-amendment-3 Rachel Lippmann, Sarah Fentem Kehoe says special session is needed to consider funding for Kansas City stadiums /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 Rallygoers say Missouri Republicans won't get last word on paid leave or abortion rights /government-politics-issues/2025-05-15/missouri-capitol-rally-abortion-paid-sick-leave Backers of paid sick leave and minimum wage increases say they may pursue a constitutional amendment, which lawmakers couldn’t repeal. Thu, 15 May 2025 23:08:40 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-15/missouri-capitol-rally-abortion-paid-sick-leave Jason Rosenbaum Republican legislators approve ballot item that would again ban most abortions in Missouri /government-politics-issues/2025-05-14/missouri-republican-legislators-approve-ballot-item-that-would-again-ban-most-abortions Voters will likely see the issue on the ballot in 2026. Thu, 15 May 2025 01:11:20 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-14/missouri-republican-legislators-approve-ballot-item-that-would-again-ban-most-abortions Jason Rosenbaum, Evy Lewis, Sarah Kellogg 4 GOP priorities to watch for — including abortion — in Missouri's final week of the legislature /government-politics-issues/2025-05-12/top-gop-priorities-including-limiting-abortion-remain-last-week-missouri-legislature With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, unfinished Republican priorities include addressing Amendment 3 and Proposition A. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-12/top-gop-priorities-including-limiting-abortion-remain-last-week-missouri-legislature Sarah Kellogg Missouri Senate committee advances reinstating statewide abortion ban /government-politics-issues/2025-04-30/missouri-senate-committee-advances-reinstating-statewide-abortion-ban The committee passed the resolution on a party-line vote. It now goes to the full Senate. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:37:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-30/missouri-senate-committee-advances-reinstating-statewide-abortion-ban Sarah Kellogg