/tags/ashley-bland-manlove Ashley Bland Manlove en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:41:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/protesters-gather-in-jefferson-city-to-oppose-bills-targeting-trans-youth The rally comes after the Republican-led Senate passed two bills placing limitations on health care and sports participation for trans youth. Both bills still need to pass the House. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:41:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/protesters-gather-in-jefferson-city-to-oppose-bills-targeting-trans-youth Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-25/bills-targeting-missouri-transgender-children-and-drag-shows-draw-hours-of-testimony The House General Laws Committee heard testimony on eight bills centered on the LGBTQ community on Tuesday. They would impose restrictions including barring transgender girls from participating in sports that align to their gender identity and from accessing gender-affirming health care. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:34:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-25/bills-targeting-missouri-transgender-children-and-drag-shows-draw-hours-of-testimony Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-11-02/recreational-marijuana-use-tops-statewide-initiatives-on-missouris-ballot There are a total of five statewide measures that are on the ballot for Missouri voters, but the one earning the most attention is whether the state should legalize the adult use of marijuana for those 21 and older. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-02/recreational-marijuana-use-tops-statewide-initiatives-on-missouris-ballot Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-10-18/gov-parson-says-he-wont-mass-pardon-state-marijuana-charges-but-voters-could Under Amendment 3, known as Legal Missouri 2022, some state marijuana offenses could be expunged either automatically or through an appeal process. However, critics of the amendment say the provisions pick and choose who are forgiven. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:32:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-18/gov-parson-says-he-wont-mass-pardon-state-marijuana-charges-but-voters-could Sarah Kellogg /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-10-14/missouri-rep-ashley-bland-manlove-backs-recreational-marijuana-but-not-the-ballot-issue Amendment 3 would make recreational use of marijuana legal in the state. The proposed constitutional amendment received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot back in August. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:33:03 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-10-14/missouri-rep-ashley-bland-manlove-backs-recreational-marijuana-but-not-the-ballot-issue Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2021-04-16/missouri-rep-ashley-bland-manlove-on-election-related-bills-moving-through-legislature The Kansas City Democrat discussed photo identification requirements for voting and efforts to curb the initiative petition process. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:58:38 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2021-04-16/missouri-rep-ashley-bland-manlove-on-election-related-bills-moving-through-legislature Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2019-09-03/missouri-black-caucus-frustrated-after-meeting-with-governor-on-gun-violence Leaders of the Missouri Black Caucus met with Gov. Mike Parson to talk about gun violence but left without much hope for stricter gun control.The topic… Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:37:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2019-09-03/missouri-black-caucus-frustrated-after-meeting-with-governor-on-gun-violence Jaclyn Driscoll