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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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.
The Conservative Caucus is continuing to move toward a focus on fundamental Republican ideals, state Sen. Bill Eigel said.
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.
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.
No arrests were made during Thursday’s protest in Jefferson CIty despite a number of verbal faceoffs between organizers and police.
When Gov. Parson called a special session to focus on murders in St. Louis there was an instant push back from elected Democrats.
While Republicans are scrambling to reboot the special session — and just how to handle the anti-crime legislation — Missouri Democrats, too, seem to be at odds.
Special session in the House has been postponed for nearly two weeks.