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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.
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Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz's bill would raise the gas tax 2.5 cents a year for five years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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The current version of the state budget does not include funding for the voter-approved Medicaid expansion.
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The Kansas City Democrat discussed photo identification requirements for voting and efforts to curb the initiative petition process.
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Some lawmakers are worried schoolchildren will be waiting for their buses in the dark.