/tags/justin-sparks Justin Sparks en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:44:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/missouri-legislature-first-day-session Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:44:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-08/missouri-legislature-first-day-session Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /law-order/2024-01-16/missouri-adopt-a-highway-program-under-review-over-sign-honoring-a-convicted-murderer The Missouri Department of Transportation approved an Adopt-a-Highway application from the family of Kevin Johnson, who was executed in November 2022 for the killing of a Kirkwood Police Officer. The sign was up for four months before the entire program got suspended. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-01-16/missouri-adopt-a-highway-program-under-review-over-sign-honoring-a-convicted-murderer Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-06-09/proposed-st-louis-gun-ordinance-draws-mixed-reactions-from-state-lawmakers The ordinance would stop the open carry of firearms without a concealed carry permit. A similar proposal, which would have barred minors from carrying a firearm in public without adult supervision, failed to gain ground in the state legislature this year. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-09/proposed-st-louis-gun-ordinance-draws-mixed-reactions-from-state-lawmakers Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-01/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-state-control-of-st-louis-police-department Under the legislation, the governor would appoint four members to a board of police commissioners. St. Louis’ mayor would also serve on that board. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:57:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-01/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-state-control-of-st-louis-police-department Sarah Kellogg