The Covering House has been deeded a 17-acre facility with 16 beds to support victims of child sex trafficking.
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Sen. Steven Roberts introduced this year SB 1131 to repeal Missouri’s common law allowing private citizens to make an arrest.
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder held a press conference this morning concerning an amendment that she considered a “poison pill” attempted to be added to her Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights.
Sens. Holly Thompson Rehder and Jill Schupp are championing a new “Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights” after a previous version is being challenged in court.
Chief Justice Paul Wilson delivered his State of the Judiciary address with a tone that was aspirational and bipartisan.
"This bill makes Missouri a better place," said Rep. Bruce DeGroot, the bill sponsor.
Sen. Justin Brown has introduced a bill to broaden the scope of Missouri's castle doctrine and "stand your ground" laws.
In the Kansas City area, it is common for parents who choose to take their children to Children’s Mercy to have them ultimately taken out of their home, according to Sen. Mike Cierpiot.
“We have two projects in New Madrid teed up and ready to go when the legislature approves the rural jobs program,” Richard McGill, the city administrator of New Madrid, said. “We are competing with Tennessee on one and with Ohio on the other, and frankly, this program is the final piece we need to compete and put people to work right now.”
Director Wayne Wallingford hasn’t been afraid to take risks — in part, because of his deep faith, commitment to his home and family, and unparalleled tenaciousness.