As the House finished its approval of the extraordinary session crime bills, rumblings in the Capitol’s halls about a second special session to fund the witness protection bill have begun.
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This session has been anything but “general” or “normal” as it comes in the midst of a global health crisis.
"Instead of watching the old cycle of trauma, violence, and punishment continue, we are starting to look for ways to prevent crime before it occurs."
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 Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) Commission is requesting feedback on law enforcement training and discipline in Missouri.
Uniting Missouri PAC, which supports Gov. Mike Parson, released a new ad Wednesday highlighting the chief executive’s support for law enforcement.
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.