Interim Commissioner Doug Burris sat down with STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley to discuss how he’s navigating his new role amid public scrutiny and pending lawsuits against the St. Louis City Justice Center.

One bill has an estimated cost of almost $1.3 billion, most of which is the result of proposed income tax changes.

The legislation now goes to the Missouri Senate, where similar bills have died in prior sessions.

With both chambers approving the legislation, the bill now goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe, who made the issue one of his priorities.

Voters approved Proposition A by 15 percentage points and more than 445,000 votes.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said he’s talked to President Trump about keeping the state’s priorities intact as cuts are made.

Page calls the proposal to give the county council the power to fire directors a power grab.

The bill has dozens of policy changes that affect how utility companies are allowed to operate and charge customers in Missouri.

If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk.

Republican state Rep. Peggy McGaugh wants to allow someone to serve up to 16 years in either the House or the Senate. Currently, most legislators can serve up to eight years in the House and eight in the Senate.