/tags/2022-legislative-session 2022 Legislative Session en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍø̀́̀Ă Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /2022-11-30/viper-act-could-bolster-va-medical-research-to-help-paralyzed-veterans-walk-again The VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research (VIPER) Act introduced by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs could support medical advancements on prosthetics and mental health. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /2022-11-30/viper-act-could-bolster-va-medical-research-to-help-paralyzed-veterans-walk-again Britny Cordera /government-politics-issues/2022-10-05/parson-signs-bills-cutting-missouris-income-tax-and-authorizing-ag-tax-credits The bill signing Wednesday brings a conclusion to what’s likely the last legislative actions of 2022. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:53:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-05/parson-signs-bills-cutting-missouris-income-tax-and-authorizing-ag-tax-credits Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-10-04/missouri-senate-ends-special-session-with-passage-of-agricultural-tax-credits Lawmakers passed legislation last week that cuts Missouri’s income tax. Both bills now head to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk where he is expected to sign them. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:16:39 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-04/missouri-senate-ends-special-session-with-passage-of-agricultural-tax-credits Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-09-25/state-rep-lakeysha-bosley-says-special-session-on-taxes-has-been-a-disaster The St. Louis Democrat also gave a preview of the 2023 legislative session – including whether the state’s abortion ban will become a big issue. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:08:53 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-09-25/state-rep-lakeysha-bosley-says-special-session-on-taxes-has-been-a-disaster Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-08-28/new-missouri-laws-take-effect-including-voting-restrictions-charter-school-funding-changes The most controversial of the bills that took effect Sunday put new restrictions on voting and voter registration, including a requirement to show a photo ID to cast a ballot. Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:18:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-08-28/new-missouri-laws-take-effect-including-voting-restrictions-charter-school-funding-changes Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-07-14/before-she-departs-state-sen-jill-schupp-reflects-on-her-legislative-tenure The Creve Coeur Democrat is leaving the Missouri Senate due to term limits after the end of the year. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:00:05 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-07-14/before-she-departs-state-sen-jill-schupp-reflects-on-her-legislative-tenure Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-07-07/missouri-gov-parson-is-finished-signing-bills-so-whats-next-for-the-legislature In addition to signing a record operating budget and nearly 40 other pieces of legislation, Gov. Mike Parson is calling for a special session to cut the state’s income tax. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-07-07/missouri-gov-parson-is-finished-signing-bills-so-whats-next-for-the-legislature Wayne Pratt, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-07-01/parson-calls-for-special-session-to-cut-missouri-income-tax Parson’s announcement comes after he vetoed a bill Friday authorizing a one-time, nonrefundable tax credit. On Thursday, he vetoed the $500 million allocated for the credit, foreshadowing a rejection of the credit itself. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:18:05 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-07-01/parson-calls-for-special-session-to-cut-missouri-income-tax Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-06-30/racially-restrictive-property-deeds-banned-in-missouri Gov. Mike Parson also signed off on a record $47.5 billion budget but cut a $500 million income tax credit. And he signed a series of bills primarily focused on health care policy, including one that eases visitor limitations at health care facilities. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:44:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-30/racially-restrictive-property-deeds-banned-in-missouri Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-06-29/missouri-gov-mike-parson-signs-bill-requiring-photo-id-at-the-polls The elections bill was just one piece of legislation Parson signed into law on Wednesday. Others included funding charter schools, bills related to utilities and another barring homeless people from sleeping on state-owned land. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:49:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-29/missouri-gov-mike-parson-signs-bill-requiring-photo-id-at-the-polls Sarah Kellogg