/tags/ashley-aune Ashley Aune en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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/2025-05-15/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 /government-politics-issues/2025-04-29/missouri-legislature-votes-ban-child-marriage-raising-age-to-18 The bill now only needs the governor’s signature to become law. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:03:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-29/missouri-legislature-votes-ban-child-marriage-raising-age-to-18 Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-04-15/missouri-house-advances-amendment-that-would-repeal-state-abortion-rights The resolution, if passed by the Senate and then by voters, would repeal the abortion rights currently in Missouri’s constitution that were approved by residents in November. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:31:03 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-15/missouri-house-advances-amendment-that-would-repeal-state-abortion-rights Sarah Kellogg /news-briefs/2025-04-10/missouri-house-approves-allowing-guns-on-public-transit The bill also would lower the minimum age to acquire a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:52:45 GMT /news-briefs/2025-04-10/missouri-house-approves-allowing-guns-on-public-transit Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-31/missouri-house-to-pass-its-version-of-the-state-budget-this-week In addition to passing the budget, a Missouri House committee is slated to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that overturns parts of Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-31/missouri-house-to-pass-its-version-of-the-state-budget-this-week Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Speaker Jon Patterson said he expects the House to consider legislation clarifying divorce law as well as bills related to child care. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said Thursday the transgender restriction legislation is a priority for the Republican caucus this year. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:25:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent The restrictions passed by state lawmakers in 2023 are currently set to expire in August 2027. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/abortion-tax-cuts-and-public-safety-on-docket-for-2025-missouri-legislative-session For the first time since 2018, Missouri lawmakers will work with a new governor. While outgoing Gov. Mike Parson pushed a more budget-focused agenda, Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe already has established policy goals. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/abortion-tax-cuts-and-public-safety-on-docket-for-2025-missouri-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg