When the Missouri legislature convened on Jan. 4, it was anticipated that with a Republican governor and GOP majorities in both houses, a record number of bills might become law. But as it drew to a close, one Republican senator said the session may be groundbreaking in terms of its lack of productivity.
On Monday’s St. Louis on the Air, we spoke with St. Louis Public Radio reporters Marshall Griffin, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum about what did and didn’t pass.
"There are a lot of growing pains here," Griffin said.
Only 55 non-budget bills were passed this year, but Rosenbaum said the ones that did were substantial, including right-to-work and restrictions on employment discrimination lawsuits. Read more analysis here.
Listen as the group discusses these and other bills you had questions about during the 2017 session, including Blue Alert, REAL ID and historic tax credits:
St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Kelly Moffitt give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.
