Ben Baker

If voters pass the resolution, it would bar local governments from adopting ranked-choice voting models. St. Louis municipal elections would not be affected.

The legislation also repeals the prohibition on the concealed carrying of firearms in places of worship and lowers the age requirement for a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18.

The legislation received almost unanimous bipartisan support in the House on Monday with a vote of 154-2. Since the House passed the Senate bill with no changes made, the measure now goes to the governor.

The bill lists provisions regarding transparency in schools, curriculum and other matters, though some of the listed rights are already allowed under state law.

House Democrats proposed their own congressional map that would make the 2nd District more competitive.

Members of the Missouri House have given initial approval to allowing school districts to offer an elective social-studies class on the Bible.It’s a…