/tags/doug-beck Doug Beck en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 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/2025-01-08/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/2024-02-22/missouri-senate-passes-bill-making-it-harder-for-voters-to-amend-the-constitution Factional warfare marks passage of Republican priority as Freedom Caucus members denounce leadership for stripping out provisions labeled ‘ballot candy.’ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:38:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-22/missouri-senate-passes-bill-making-it-harder-for-voters-to-amend-the-constitution Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-02-13/missouri-senate-democrats-stall-attempt-to-make-it-harder-to-amend-constitution Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus have said passing a resolution that would make it harder to amend the state’s constitution is their top priority. Senate Democrats spent Monday and Tuesday filibustering the resolution. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:29:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-13/missouri-senate-democrats-stall-attempt-to-make-it-harder-to-amend-constitution Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/republicans-block-attempt-to-add-rape-incest-exemptions-to-missouris-abortion-ban As amendments aimed at legalizing abortion in cases of rape or incest were voted down, one Republican state senator defended the decision saying, ‘God does not make mistakes.’ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:35:12 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/republicans-block-attempt-to-add-rape-incest-exemptions-to-missouris-abortion-ban Anna Spoerre, Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/clarification-sought-to-missouri-law-allowing-property-tax-freeze-for-seniors Under the law, Missouri counties can decide whether to enact a property tax freeze for seniors. St. Louis and St. Charles counties, along with the City of St. Louis, have already taken advantage of the law. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:41:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/clarification-sought-to-missouri-law-allowing-property-tax-freeze-for-seniors Sarah Kellogg /education/2024-01-11/missouri-senate-committee-debates-expanding-tax-credits-for-private-school-tuition Income and geographic restrictions would be loosened for a tax-credit program that provides scholarships to help pay for private school tuition under a bill debated Wednesday by the Missouri Senate’s education committee. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-01-11/missouri-senate-committee-debates-expanding-tax-credits-for-private-school-tuition Annelise Hanshaw /government-politics-issues/2023-04-06/missouri-senate-exempts-sales-tax-on-firearms-ammo-diapers-feminine-hygiene-products The bills now move to the House. Meanwhile, legalizing sports betting is stalled in the Senate. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:28:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-06/missouri-senate-exempts-sales-tax-on-firearms-ammo-diapers-feminine-hygiene-products Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-02/missouri-house-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-ownership-of-farmland The bill bars acquisition of farmland from five countries — China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela — deemed by the state as enemies of the United States. It also limits how much land other countries would be able to own. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:24:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-02/missouri-house-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-ownership-of-farmland Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/missouri-teachers-association-opposes-open-enrollment-and-parents-bill-of-rights Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:56:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/missouri-teachers-association-opposes-open-enrollment-and-parents-bill-of-rights Sarah Kellogg