/tags/brian-seitz Brian Seitz en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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 /news-briefs/2025-04-23/missouri-house-passes-bill-void-non-disclosure-agreements-child-sex-abuse-cases Bipartisan supporters of the bill say that nondisclosure agreements are often used to silence underage victims and prevent them from speaking out. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2025-04-23/missouri-house-passes-bill-void-non-disclosure-agreements-child-sex-abuse-cases 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 /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/missouri-lawmakers-debate-exceptions-minimum-wage-increase The two bills heard Wednesday are among several filed that would delay, alter or roll back Proposition A’s changes passed by voters in November. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:43:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/missouri-lawmakers-debate-exceptions-minimum-wage-increase Evy Lewis /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/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding The legislation comes after several unsuccessful attempts to stop public funds from going to abortion providers or affiliates through the budget process. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-04-06/missouri-house-passes-anti-abortion-bill-further-tightening-restrictions-on-providers The measure also increases the penalty for illegally distributing abortion-inducing drugs to a felony. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:51:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-06/missouri-house-passes-anti-abortion-bill-further-tightening-restrictions-on-providers Sarah Kellogg