Like any breakdown of a large magnitude, there is a long story of how it happened.
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"My colleagues and I were willing to use every tool at our disposal to begin the turning of the tide in St. Louis — starting with HB 2."
"Your Missouri leadership has failed in passing a comprehensive online sales tax bill."
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.
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.
Just two weeks after the special session to address violent crime began, Gov. Mike Parson expanded the scope to include concurrent jurisdiction in St. Louis.
"We hope to work with you to continue our focus on juvenile reform programs that address the root causes of juvenile delinquency which include adverse childhood trauma, mental health issues, food insecurity, and other socioeconomic issues that drive youth to commit such crimes."