A coalition of lawmakers and civil rights groups gathered in the Capitol Monday to denounce a controversial public safety bill.
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Here’s a look at Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s career so far, from mid-Missouri businessman to a gubernatorial hopeful.
The Senate formally condemned the Missouri Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision last week. Scott’s descendant, Lynne Jackson, led the effort.
"I think voters should be concerned if you have a robust primary where there’s a whole bunch of disagreement on a whole range of issues but a unanimous opinion on the issue of abortion."
After the announcement that U.S. Senator Roy Blunt will not run for another term, Rep. Phil Christofanelli praised the senator’s career.
In the midst of the typical legislative drama and COVID-19 derailments, Rep. Phil Christofanelli has deftly risen as a young star of the Missouri Republican Party.
"These are people who are already using needles and giving them clean needles helps slow the spread of HIV and Hep C. It is the only thing that is proven to really drop that curve.”
Both the House and the Senate passed versions of a Wayfair tax, moving the legislative priority forward as session reached its midpoint.
"Most states have already eliminated property tax on vehicles, and Missourians want to see their leaders in Jefferson City follow suit."
An attempt to gradually increase Missouri’s motor fuel tax rate for the first time in more than two decades passed the Senate Thursday.