Katy Erker-Lynch /tags/katy-erker-lynch Katy Erker-Lynch en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:41:33 GMT Protesters gather in Jefferson City to oppose bills targeting trans youth /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 Missouri Senate gives first-round approval to transgender youth health care and sports ban /government-politics-issues/2023-03-20/missouri-senate-standstill-continues-over-transgender-youth-healthcare-ban The legislation, which includes blocking transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming health care like hormones or puberty blockers, had been held up with a filibuster over several days including more than 12 hours of debate from Monday afternoon to early Tuesday morning. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:12:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-20/missouri-senate-standstill-continues-over-transgender-youth-healthcare-ban Sarah Kellogg