/tags/jon-patterson Jon Patterson en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:17:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-17/big-beautiful-bill-could-wreak-havoc-on-key-funding-source-for-missouri-medicaid Missouri’s House speaker declined to sign a letter calling for passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” citing its potential impact on the state’s Medicaid program. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:17:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-17/big-beautiful-bill-could-wreak-havoc-on-key-funding-source-for-missouri-medicaid Jason Rosenbaum /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-13/missouri-lawmakers-reflect-on-special-session-that-included-help-for-storm-victims Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson and state Sen. Steve Roberts talked about the special legislative session on the "Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air." Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:21:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-13/missouri-lawmakers-reflect-on-special-session-that-included-help-for-storm-victims Jason Rosenbaum /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/2025-05-12/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 /government-politics-issues/2025-04-17/missouri-house-passes-amendment-that-would-re-establish-a-state-abortion-ban The resolution now heads to the Missouri Senate. If it passes the legislature, it must receive voter approval to go into effect. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:07:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-17/missouri-house-passes-amendment-that-would-re-establish-a-state-abortion-ban Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-04-04/bill-regulating-video-gambling-hazy-future For more than five years there have been legislative efforts, ultimately unsuccessful, to expand legal gambling through video lottery games and sports wagering. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:12:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-04/bill-regulating-video-gambling-hazy-future Rudi Keller /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/2025-03-27/missouri-house-votes-re-enact-second-amendment-preservation-act The law, which would penalize police for enforcing federal gun laws, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2023. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:20:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-27/missouri-house-votes-re-enact-second-amendment-preservation-act Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-24/4-things-to-watch-for-in-the-second-half-of-the-missouri-legislative-session Legislation related to taxes and rolling back voter-approved ballot issues could be on the docket for the second half of the session. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-24/4-things-to-watch-for-in-the-second-half-of-the-missouri-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg