Religious Shield Amendment

Rep. Mike Colona, D-St. Louis, speaks against SJR 39 during Wednesday's House Emerging Issues committee meeting.

SJR 39, 'religious shield' proposal, defeated in Missouri House committee

Marshall Griffin

A proposed constitutional amendment to shield clergy and business owners in Missouri from punishment for refusing to participate in same-sex weddings has…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: Sen. Onder discusses fight over SJR 39 — and the Senate slowdown over ethics

Jason Rosenbaum

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Sen. Bob Onder. The Lake…

Clockwise from upper left: Eric Greitens, Catherine Hanaway, Peter Kinder and John Brunner

Government, Politics & Issues

Greitens and gay rights generate only sparks at latest GOP forum

Jo Mannies

Eric Greitens, one of four Missouri GOP candidates for governor, sought Sunday night to clarify his position when it comes to a proposed Missouri law that…

Missouri's five major gubernatorial candidates

Government, Politics & Issues

On the Trail: What do Missouri's gubernatorial candidates think of the religious shield legislation?

Jason Rosenbaum

The so-called religious shield law, SJR 39, has already made a big impact on the Missouri General Assembly’s session. And depending on what the Missouri…

Government, Politics & Issues

Dozens testify on 'religious shield' for same-sex marriage opponents

Marshall Griffin

Business and religious leaders were on opposite sides at a committee hearing on a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would shield some…

Economy & Business

Missouri business coalition opposes 'religious shield' amendment

Maria Altman

"Discrimination has no place in Missouri.”That line greets visitors to the Missouri Competes website.The coalition has come out against Senate Joint…