2021 Legislative Session

Bill would prohibit police from using chokeholds and would establish a use-of-force database for departments. It also eliminates the residency requirement for the Kansas City Police Department.

Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz's bill would raise the gas tax 2.5 cents a year for five years.

The move brought about criticism from Congresswoman Cori Bush and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. Gov. Mike Parson said the programs provide a disincentive for people to work.

Democratic Sen. Lauren Arthur of Kansas City talks about how her colleagues plan to make an impact during the last week of the 2021 legislative session.

The Missouri House has approved sweeping legislation that covers a wide range of law enforcement matters, most notably a provision that could make protesting in the middle of a street a felony.

A proposal introduced by Missouri House Republicans — and its roots within a debate raging among teachers, administrators and parents within the Rockwood School District — is the subject of Tony Messenger’s latest column, “Missouri Republicans embrace racism and censorship in trying to ban the 1619 Project.”

Sen. Paul Wieland discusses the legislature's decision not to fund Medicaid, and whether there's cracks in the General Assembly's relationship with Gov. Mike Parson.

The current version of the state budget does not include funding for the voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

The Kansas City Democrat discussed photo identification requirements for voting and efforts to curb the initiative petition process.

Some lawmakers are worried schoolchildren will be waiting for their buses in the dark.