/tags/brad-hudson Brad Hudson en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/missouri-senators-consider-removing-several-firearm-restrictions One of the measures, Senate Bill 74, would bar cities and counties from imposing their own open carry firearm restrictions. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/missouri-senators-consider-removing-several-firearm-restrictions Evy Lewis /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/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/2022-03-23/missouri-spent-millions-on-pandemic-no-bid-contracts-lawmakers-are-now-debating-reforms State agencies were allowed to make emergency purchases over $50,000 during COVID-19 pandemic without following the normal process. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:10:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-03-23/missouri-spent-millions-on-pandemic-no-bid-contracts-lawmakers-are-now-debating-reforms Tessa Weinberg