Republican state representatives from Northland Kansas City officially requested Gov. Mike Parson call a special session to address the Kansas City Police Department’s budget.
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“America’s service members make untold sacrifices on our nation’s behalf, and it is our responsibility to ensure those who need support can get it.”
A police reform bill headlined the end of session, with Sen. Brian Williams working to progress language reflecting last year's civil unrest.
Billing it as a reallocation of funds to increase accountability, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas unveiled his plan this week to amend the Kansas City Police Department budget.
"I think as a state, we have an obligation to help keep people safe."
With an hour left in session, the Missouri House approved a bill proponents say would protect the Second Amendment rights of Missourians.
With the end of session looming, it was down to the wire for a bill proponents say would protect the Second Amendment rights of Missourians.
Rep. Bennie Cook is no stranger to working with lawmakers and constituents, and he’s making that experience the foundation for his time in the statehouse.
House members refused to work on the rest of the bill without assurances their controversial provision would remain in tact.