A bill meant to help law enforcement and economically distressed areas is awaiting final approval after receiving support in the legislature.
Posts published in “Final Week”
During the last week of the session, The Missouri Times will bring you updates of floor activity for each chamber. Keep up-to-date here.
An attempt to put the proposed gas tax increase on the ballot was rejected due to a technical error — but the group has already refiled.
The fallout over the FRA program in the Senate continues: Sen. Paul Wieland, in a letter to his Republican colleagues, advocated for new leadership ahead of next year.
One of the last bills to pass this session will alter the way utilities change their water and sewer rates in Missouri if signed into law.
A police reform bill headlined the end of session, with Sen. Brian Williams working to progress language reflecting last year's civil unrest.
"I think as a state, we have an obligation to help keep people safe."
Several senators say that the tale of how the session ultimately ended in bizarre fashion began on March 8, the day that Senator Roy Blunt announced his retirement.
The petition suggests placing the proposal on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot — more than a year after the first increase would take place.