/tags/lakeysha-bosley LaKeySha Bosley en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:52:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-18/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-state-takeover-of-st-louis-police The legislation would move control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department from the mayor’s office to a board mainly appointed by the governor. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:52:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-18/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-state-takeover-of-st-louis-police Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/gov-parson-makes-it-official-in-texas-signs-bill-paying-for-missouri-troops-at-the-border Near Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday, the Missouri governor and top general of the Missouri National Guard touted the bill, which funds the deployment for 200 troops and 22 highway patrol officers. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:48:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/gov-parson-makes-it-official-in-texas-signs-bill-paying-for-missouri-troops-at-the-border Will Bauer /law-order/2024-05-08/st-louis-missouri-juvenile-justice-system-rehabilitate-youth-often-hurts-them The juvenile justice framework intended for youth rehabilitation has caused frustration among those involved — including parents left to feel hopeless and in limbo. Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-05-08/st-louis-missouri-juvenile-justice-system-rehabilitate-youth-often-hurts-them Taylor Tiamoyo Harris /government-politics-issues/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding The legislation comes after several unsuccessful attempts to stop public funds from going to abortion providers or affiliates through the budget process. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/missouri-house-passes-bill-placing-st-louis-police-department-under-state-board The legislation, which now goes to the Senate, would place control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department under a board consisting of governor-appointed members and the mayor of St. Louis. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:58:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/missouri-house-passes-bill-placing-st-louis-police-department-under-state-board Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-09-13/house-votes-to-overturn-14-of-gov-parsons-budget-vetoes-but-senate-declines-ending-session Despite the Missouri House voting to overturn multiple budget vetoes, the Senate did not take any further action, leaving those vetoes intact. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:08:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-13/house-votes-to-overturn-14-of-gov-parsons-budget-vetoes-but-senate-declines-ending-session Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-30/missouri-house-passes-45-6-billion-budget-with-big-changes-expected-in-senate Instead of speaking on the billions of dollars within the Missouri budget, House Democrats repeatedly spoke out against language added to each bill that prohibits spending on anything associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. That language is expected to be stripped out in the Senate. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:01:09 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-30/missouri-house-passes-45-6-billion-budget-with-big-changes-expected-in-senate Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-45-6-billion-state-operating-budget The budget is less than Gov. Mike Parson’s initial proposal. However, Democrats and Republicans repeatedly clashed. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:25:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-45-6-billion-state-operating-budget Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-20/transgender-rights-control-of-st-louis-police-targeted-as-missouri-legislature-resumes Before leaving for spring break, Missouri House Republicans called the first part of this year’s session successful. How much gets done during the second half, however, depends on how well both chambers navigate divisive bills. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-20/transgender-rights-control-of-st-louis-police-targeted-as-missouri-legislature-resumes 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