/tags/ashley-aune Ashley Aune en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Speaker Jon Patterson said he expects the House to consider legislation clarifying divorce law as well as bills related to child care. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said Thursday the transgender restriction legislation is a priority for the Republican caucus this year. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:25:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-06/making-transgender-restrictions-permanent-remains-a-priority-for-missouri-senate-republicans Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent The restrictions passed by state lawmakers in 2023 are currently set to expire in August 2027. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-04/missouri-house-hears-bills-that-would-make-restrictions-for-transgender-youth-permanent Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/abortion-tax-cuts-and-public-safety-on-docket-for-2025-missouri-legislative-session For the first time since 2018, Missouri lawmakers will work with a new governor. While outgoing Gov. Mike Parson pushed a more budget-focused agenda, Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe already has established policy goals. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/abortion-tax-cuts-and-public-safety-on-docket-for-2025-missouri-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-04-26/missouri-abortion-ballot-item-republican-candidate-outlook One poll shows a quarter of GOP respondents would vote to legalize abortion in Missouri while Republicans would still win the governorship. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-26/missouri-abortion-ballot-item-republican-candidate-outlook Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/pregnant-women-cant-legally-get-divorced-in-missouri-a-new-bill-could-change-that A state law that has been around since the 1970s and was last amended in 2016 lists pregnancy as a barrier for finalizing divorce. HB 2402 would clarify that language to specify that pregnancy status shall not stop the court from finalizing dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/pregnant-women-cant-legally-get-divorced-in-missouri-a-new-bill-could-change-that Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2024-02-16/chiefs-parade-shooting-kansas-city-gun-laws-missouri-local-control In the wake of Wednesday’s mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs parade, lawmakers say they feel helpless to do anything about firearms or the high homicide rate. That's in large part because Missouri preempts local governments from enacting gun control measures. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:12:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-16/chiefs-parade-shooting-kansas-city-gun-laws-missouri-local-control Celisa Calacal, Kavahn Mansouri /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-07-21/rep-ashley-aune-expects-2024-election-to-disrupt-missouris-legislative-session The Platt County Democrat says with many GOP lawmakers seeking higher office in 2024, she expects to see Republicans try to “out-conservative” one another so they can win their respective primaries. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-07-21/rep-ashley-aune-expects-2024-election-to-disrupt-missouris-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-04-11/missouri-house-advances-restrictions-on-gender-affirming-health-care-and-transgender-athletes The Republican-led House gave first-round approval to legislation barring transgender athletes from participating on sport teams that align with their gender identity. Both bills need another vote before moving to the Senate. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:21:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-11/missouri-house-advances-restrictions-on-gender-affirming-health-care-and-transgender-athletes Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election Sarah Kellogg