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Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown

Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent May 20, 2025

When Missouri Senate leaders turned to a rarely-used procedural maneuver May 14 to cut off debate and force a vote to ban abortion and repeal a paid-sick leave law, they essentially ended the legislative...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill funding newborn rescue boxes heads to Missouri governor

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent May 12, 2025

A bill that would help fund the installation of rescue boxes for parents in crisis to anonymously relinquish newborns to the state is headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. State Rep. Jim Murphy, a St....

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

By Sterling Sewell, Missouri News Network May 8, 2025

A Senate bill allowing homeschooled student participation in public and charter school activities and athletics passed the Missouri House on April 30. Senate Bill 63, proposed by Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington,...

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Missouri Democrats filibuster GOP effort to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent April 23, 2025

Missouri Democrats stonewalled a Republican effort to roll back a voter-approved paid sick leave law, blocking action in the Senate for more than nine hours before GOP leadership adjourned the chamber...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill establishing a ‘Safe Place For Newborns Fund’ heard in committee

By Hannah Taylor, Missouri News Network April 9, 2025

A House bill that would fund the creation of “baby boxes” where parents can safely and legally relinquish children was heard April 2. House Bill 121 would create the “Safe Place for Newborns Fund”...

State takeover of St. Louis police clears legislature, heads to Missouri governor

State takeover of St. Louis police clears legislature, heads to Missouri governor

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent March 17, 2025

Legislation putting control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the hands of a state board is on its way to the governor’s desk. On a 113 to 39 vote, the Missouri House gave final approval...

Republicans vow action after judge’s ruling allows abortion to resume in Missouri

Republicans vow action after judge’s ruling allows abortion to resume in Missouri

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent February 26, 2025

Fifty years of anti-abortion laws in Missouri have been struck down as unconstitutional over the last two months, culminating Feb. 14 with a Jackson County judge blocking clinic licensing requirements. Three...

Missouri Republicans push to make laws restricting transgender minors permanent

Missouri Republicans push to make laws restricting transgender minors permanent

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent February 19, 2025

Over 100 people traveled to the Missouri Capitol on Feb. 3 to testify against bills that would place additional restrictions on transgender children.  Some brought posters to show their opposition...

Social Security benefits exempt from state income tax in Missouri

Social Security benefits exempt from state income tax in Missouri

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 6, 2025

Filing taxes may look different for some Missouri retirees this year. As of Jan. 1, 2024, Social Security benefits are fully exempt from state income tax, which will be reflected in the taxes filed...

Missouri House speaker says ‘bounty hunter’ immigration bill has little chance of passing

Missouri House speaker says ‘bounty hunter’ immigration bill has little chance of passing

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent February 4, 2025

There is no appetite among House Republicans for a bill that would put a bounty on undocumented immigrants, Speaker Jon Patterson told reporters Thursday. The legislation, which was debated Tuesday...

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