2021 Legislative Session

The Independence Democrat also provided his thoughts on how the 2022 legislative session could shake out for his caucus.

U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure talked with St. Louis Public Radio about what Medicaid expansion means for Missouri.

The Joplin Republican talked about how a split among Republicans could affect redistricting and appropriating funds for Medicaid expansion.

The Department of Social Services will begin accepting applicants to the health care program on Friday.

The Richmond Heights Democrat also discussed how an exhibit on LGBTQ rights was moved out of the Missouri Capitol.

This week's episode features two guests on opposite sides of a Senate skirmish: Bob Onder, R-Lake Saint Louis, and Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia.

The lawmakers also discussed how bipartisanship can help cool tensions in an often-contentious legislative arena.

Despite the Missouri House taking action to override four of Gov. Mike Parson’s vetoes, the Senate did not, so the vetoes stand.

Legal action from Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office may be the route Missouri takes, as opposed to passing legislation to fight vaccine mandates.

While Missouri’s governor vetoed fewer than 20 bills during the 2021 legislative session, House members are expected to take action against at least two appropriation vetoes.