/tags/nick-schroer Nick Schroer en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails A bill that would have insulated Bayer and other chemical companies from some lawsuits failed when bipartisan opposition arose in the Missouri Senate. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-05-07/missouri-legislature-bans-cities-enacting-protections-low-income-renters The bill was prompted by legislation in some communities that bars landlords from denying leases to renters on the grounds that they receive housing assistance. Wed, 07 May 2025 21:20:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-07/missouri-legislature-bans-cities-enacting-protections-low-income-renters Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-26/missouri-governor-signs-bill-placing-st-louis-police-under-state-control The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will no longer be under the control of the mayor’s office and instead will be overseen by a governor-appointed board. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:27:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-26/missouri-governor-signs-bill-placing-st-louis-police-under-state-control Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-03-06/state-control-of-st-louis-police-takes-another-step-forward The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:47:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-06/state-control-of-st-louis-police-takes-another-step-forward Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-senate-approves-removing-expiration-date-from-restrictions-on-transgender-youth The Senate also approved a bill that would ban cellphones in schools, and another that would limit the power of the courts to change ballot language. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:31:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-senate-approves-removing-expiration-date-from-restrictions-on-transgender-youth Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-01-22/missouri-republicans-again-push-state-control-of-st-louis-police-department The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:01:30 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-22/missouri-republicans-again-push-state-control-of-st-louis-police-department Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-06-14/missouri-senators-immunity-challenge-chiefs-parade-shooting Denton Loudermill wants state Sens. Rick Brattin, Denny Hoskins and Nick Schroer to prove their social media accounts are protected as official legislative business. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-14/missouri-senators-immunity-challenge-chiefs-parade-shooting Rudi Keller /law-order/2024-05-04/missouri-andrew-bailey-defend-senators-lawsuit-defamation-chiefs-parade-shooting Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office says three Republican lawmakers were acting in their official capacity when they made false social media posts about a Kansas Chiefs fan, and are protected by 'legislative immunity.' Sat, 04 May 2024 12:41:41 GMT /law-order/2024-05-04/missouri-andrew-bailey-defend-senators-lawsuit-defamation-chiefs-parade-shooting Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-freedom-caucus-senators-filibuster-tax-that-funds-state-medicaid-system The Federal Reimbursement Allowance, which is a tax on hospitals, ambulance districts, nursing homes and pharmacies, is set to expire at the end of September. The Senate gave it initial approval early Thursday morning after more than 40 hours of filibustering by the Missouri Freedom Caucus. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:40:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-freedom-caucus-senators-filibuster-tax-that-funds-state-medicaid-system Sarah Kellogg /economy-business/2024-04-19/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-hemp-products The problem, according to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, is the products in question — such Delta-8 edibles and vape pens — are not clearly labeled to indicate that they’ll get you high. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:21:59 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-19/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-hemp-products Rebecca Rivas