The Missouri Senate passed the $1.2 billion supplemental budget bill Wednesday, advancing it to the governor for final approval.
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Gov. Mike Parson asked Senate leadership to drop COVID liability protections from the ongoing extraordinary session.
Rep. Phil Christofanelli and Sens. Holly Rehder and Greg Razer filed legislation to change Missouri laws on people with HIV on World AIDS Day.
Sen. Andrew Koenig pre-filed a bill meant to limit the ability of local officials to mandate and enforce county-wide shutdowns Tuesday.
The pre-filing process is set to begin on Dec. 1 and can set the stage for each party’s legislative priorities for the year.
"Starting now, the Missouri Legislature must create a meaningful virtual option for the public to engage in legislative hearings."
Missouri’s rape kit law — the measure adding greater protections for sexual assault victims signed by Gov. Mike Parson earlier this year — is facing legal questions over its constitutionality.
Missouri’s elected officials may be seeing an increase in pay over the next two years after a state commission suggested the raises.
With the extraordinary session stalled until after Thanksgiving, here’s a look at the budget as it stands so far in the process.