/tags/2023-missouri-legislative-session 2023 Missouri Legislative Session en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-21/5-stories-that-shaped-st-louis-missouri-and-illinois-politics-in-2023 Kim Gardner saga tops the list of the year’s biggest political news in the St. Louis region. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-21/5-stories-that-shaped-st-louis-missouri-and-illinois-politics-in-2023 Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-11-29/missouri-auditor-stands-firm-on-his-abortion-ballot-cost-fight-with-the-attorney-general Republican Scott Fitzpatrick was sworn in as state auditor in January after serving as state treasurer and House Budget Committee chairman. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:26:18 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-11-29/missouri-auditor-stands-firm-on-his-abortion-ballot-cost-fight-with-the-attorney-general Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-25/from-jeffco-to-jefferson-city-ken-waller-talks-about-his-transition-into-missouri-house Waller served as county executive and county clerk in Jefferson County before successfully running for a House seat last year. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:46:52 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-25/from-jeffco-to-jefferson-city-ken-waller-talks-about-his-transition-into-missouri-house Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-19/rep-mike-haffner-on-why-some-foreign-based-companies-shouldnt-own-missouri-farmland The Pleasant Hill Republican represents the 55th House District, which takes in a portion of Cass County. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:26:24 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-19/rep-mike-haffner-on-why-some-foreign-based-companies-shouldnt-own-missouri-farmland Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-12/rep-mark-matthiesen-on-why-lawmakers-should-care-about-radioactive-waste-exposure The O’Fallon Republican served a term in the Missouri House in the late 2010s before returning earlier this year. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:02:47 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-10-12/rep-mark-matthiesen-on-why-lawmakers-should-care-about-radioactive-waste-exposure Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-09-29/from-staffer-to-senator-sen-tracy-mccreery-details-eventful-first-year-in-office The St. Louis County Democrat wrapped her first year representing Missouri’s 24th Senate District, which takes in cities like Kirkwood, Sunset Hills, Valley Park and Creve Coeur. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-09-29/from-staffer-to-senator-sen-tracy-mccreery-details-eventful-first-year-in-office Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-09-21/is-there-an-alternative-to-st-louis-earnings-tax-house-committee-leader-thinks-so Missouri state Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, says there could be options to eliminate the 1% earnings tax on anyone who lives or works in St. Louis or Kansas City. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:05:33 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-09-21/is-there-an-alternative-to-st-louis-earnings-tax-house-committee-leader-thinks-so Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-09-18/missouri-state-auditor-says-audit-of-childrens-division-would-be-worthwhile State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says a review of the Children’s Division, which has struggled for years to recruit and retain staff, may not happen right away because of staff constraints in his own office. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-18/missouri-state-auditor-says-audit-of-childrens-division-would-be-worthwhile Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-09-12/mo-childrens-division-leaders-hope-to-clear-st-louis-area-abuse-and-neglect-backlog-in-a-year Officials say tackling St. Louis and St. Louis County’s more than 6,000 abuse and neglect cases will require hiring more investigators. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:29:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-12/mo-childrens-division-leaders-hope-to-clear-st-louis-area-abuse-and-neglect-backlog-in-a-year Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-09-12/4-questions-about-the-upcoming-missouri-legislature-veto-session Lawmakers convene on Wednesday for the annual veto session, where they will have the opportunity to override any of the vetoes issued by Gov. Mike Parson this year. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-12/4-questions-about-the-upcoming-missouri-legislature-veto-session Jonathan Ahl, Sarah Kellogg