/tags/special-session-2020 Special Session 2020 en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:18:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-12-02/missouri-senate-approves-1-3-billion-budget-bill-governor-expected-to-sign The legislation, which passed the House last month, now heads to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:18:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-12-02/missouri-senate-approves-1-3-billion-budget-bill-governor-expected-to-sign Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-11-16/missouri-senate-postpones-special-session-after-coronavirus-outbreak Majority Leader Caleb Rowden tweeted that the chamber would delay its session until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:49:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-11-16/missouri-senate-postpones-special-session-after-coronavirus-outbreak Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-11-10/missouri-house-approves-1-2-billion-supplemental-budget-now-it-heads-to-senate The Missouri House on Tuesday passed a $1.2 billion supplemental budget with a vote of 133-4. Most of the money is federal coronavirus relief funds. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:13:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-11-10/missouri-house-approves-1-2-billion-supplemental-budget-now-it-heads-to-senate Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-10-21/parson-calls-second-special-session-more-details-given-on-coronavirus-vaccine-plan Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has called a second special legislative session to begin on Thursday, Nov. 5, to deal with a supplemental budget bill. The main priority is ensuring the state has access to additional federal funding for coronavirus response and recovery. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:35:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-10-21/parson-calls-second-special-session-more-details-given-on-coronavirus-vaccine-plan Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-09-16/missouri-house-abruptly-ends-special-session-on-violent-crime-dumps-legislation-aimed-at-st-louis-circuit-attorney Missouri's 2020 special session on violent comes to an abrupt ending after House fails to consider several of Gov. Mike Parson's proposals. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:03:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-09-16/missouri-house-abruptly-ends-special-session-on-violent-crime-dumps-legislation-aimed-at-st-louis-circuit-attorney Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-09-03/missouri-senate-oks-some-anti-crime-bills-including-ending-st-louis-police-residency The Senate cut off debate around 3 a.m. Thursday to push through a bill allowing the attorney general to prosecute murder cases in St. Louis. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:36:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-09-03/missouri-senate-oks-some-anti-crime-bills-including-ending-st-louis-police-residency Jaclyn Driscoll /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-09-02/wednesday-tough-on-crime-legislation-advances-in-jefferson-city "St. Louis on the Air" host Sarah Fenske talked with Jefferson City statehouse reporter Jaclyn Driscoll about the latest developments making their way through the special session. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:11:54 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-09-02/wednesday-tough-on-crime-legislation-advances-in-jefferson-city Alex Heuer /government-politics-issues/2020-08-25/missouri-house-passes-five-of-six-crime-bills-including-eliminating-st-louis-police-residency A Missouri Senate committee has advanced the tough-on-crime legislation lawmakers have been working on throughout the special legislative session. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:30:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-08-25/missouri-house-passes-five-of-six-crime-bills-including-eliminating-st-louis-police-residency Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-08-18/white-house-coronavirus-response-coordinator-visits-missouri-stresses-importance-of-masks Dr. Deborah Birx visits Missouri for a roundtable discussion regarding the coronavirus with Gov. Mike Parson and health officials. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:03:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-08-18/white-house-coronavirus-response-coordinator-visits-missouri-stresses-importance-of-masks Jaclyn Driscoll /government-politics-issues/2020-08-13/parson-disappointed-legislature-extends-special-session Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said "more people are losing their lives" as Legislature delays special session to break up his violent crime proposal. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:16:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-08-13/parson-disappointed-legislature-extends-special-session Jaclyn Driscoll