The Missouri House convened to greenlight the legislation driving the special session on violent crime following committee votes last week — with one exception.
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"Instead of watching the old cycle of trauma, violence, and punishment continue, we are starting to look for ways to prevent crime before it occurs."
After a chaotic stint in the Senate, the major provisions of the fitful special session on violent crime have made it to the lower chamber — albeit in multiple pieces.
Although just two letters, a PQ carries a lot of weight. A common tactic in the House, it's a rare move in the Senate.
Local businessman Craig Fishel is running to serve a second term in the Missouri House of Representatives.
State Rep. Peter Merideth wants to implement a new House rule that would require masks to be worn inside the Capitol.
Redistricting ballot language before voters in November will look different from what the Missouri Legislature originally drafted following changes made by a Cole County Circuit Court judge.
Rep. Kip Kendrick called on Gov. Mike Parson to expand the call of the special session to allow mail-in ballots delivered late to be counted.