The Missouri Legislature’s regular session has come to a close and so has the hustle and bustle over the past five months in Jefferson City. Lawmakers passed 102 pieces of legislation this session and the fate of the proposals lies in the hands of Republican Governor Mike Parson. Here is a list of the top measures passed this session: House Bill 192 would reduce the number of offenders … [Read More...]
BREAKING: Missouri abortion bill heading to governor’s desk; galleries cleared after outbursts
Legislation that would essentially ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected is on its way to Governor Mike Parson's desk, after receiving final approval Friday afternoon from the Missouri House. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Nick Schroer, R-O'Fallon. The House vote was 110-44, and happened after about two hours of emotional debate that included numerous outbursts from audience … [Read More...]
Missourinet Morning News 5-17-2019
Today is the last day of the legislative session. One lawmaker is resigning after today. Bill Wise reports. … [Read More...]
Rep. Bruce Franks to resign, receives bipartisan standing ovation from Missouri House (AUDIO)
A prominent state lawmaker who is the only Democrat to chair a Missouri House committee announced Thursday evening in Jefferson City that he will be resigning, for the sake of his health and mental health. State Rep. Bruce Franks Jr., D-St. Louis, who chairs the House Special Committee on Urban Issues, made the announcement on the House floor before a packed chamber. Franks says he's … [Read More...]
Missouri House expected to debate abortion bill on Friday
The Missouri House Majority Leader's office says the heartbeat abortion bill that has attracted national media attention is not expected to be debated in the House until Friday. The office of House Majority Leader Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, tells Missourinet debate is expected tomorrow. Missouri's 2019 legislative session ends tomorrow evening at 6, under the state Constitution. The … [Read More...]
Mahomes and Kelce spoke highly of Kareem Hunt
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he had discussions with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Both players spoke highly of new Browns running back Kareem Hunt, who was cut from Kansas City in December after a video from February of 2018 surfaced of him pushing and knocking down a female acquaintance in a Cleveland hotel. On Wednesday … [Read More...]
Missourinet Morning News 5-16-2019
The Senate has passed an abortion bill and five are dead after a one-vehicle crash in Miller County. Bill Wise reports. … [Read More...]
Missouri Senate passes eight-week abortion ban bill
After about 15 hours of stalling and negotiating, the Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. During the wee hours this morning, the chamber endorsed the measure along party lines that includes exceptions for medical emergencies, but not for rape or incest cases. Under the plan, abortion doctors would face five to 15 years in prison for violating the … [Read More...]
House Speaker Pro Tem Wiemann outlines priorities for Missouri session’s final two days (AUDIO)
Legislation that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected is the top priority for Missouri House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann, R-O'Fallon, during the 2019 session's final two days. Transportation funding and redistricting are the other two main priorities for Wiemann. Mandatory adjournment for the Legislature is Friday evening at 6, under the state Constitution. Republicans … [Read More...]
Blunt: It’s hard to go back to farmers and explain why Congress has not passed disaster relief bill (Video)
Missouri's senior U.S. Senator Roy Blunt made another trip to view flood damage --- and made another plea for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to change its river maintenance priorities. He also called for quick passage of a federal disaster aid bill. … [Read More...]
Legislature
What bills did the Missouri Legislature pass this year? See the list of top proposals.
The Missouri Legislature’s regular session has come to a close and so has the hustle and bustle over the past five months in Jefferson City. Lawmakers passed 102 pieces of legislation this session and the fate of the proposals lies in the hands of Republican Governor Mike Parson. Here is a list of the top […]
Politics & Government
Blunt: It’s hard to go back to farmers and explain why Congress has not passed disaster relief bill (Video)
Missouri’s senior U.S. Senator Roy Blunt made another trip to view flood damage — and made another plea for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to change its river maintenance priorities. He also called for quick passage of a federal disaster aid bill.
Economy
What bills did the Missouri Legislature pass this year? See the list of top proposals.
The Missouri Legislature’s regular session has come to a close and so has the hustle and bustle over the past five months in Jefferson City. Lawmakers passed 102 pieces of legislation this session and the fate of the proposals lies in the hands of Republican Governor Mike Parson. Here is a list of the top […]
Education
What bills did the Missouri Legislature pass this year? See the list of top proposals.
The Missouri Legislature’s regular session has come to a close and so has the hustle and bustle over the past five months in Jefferson City. Lawmakers passed 102 pieces of legislation this session and the fate of the proposals lies in the hands of Republican Governor Mike Parson. Here is a list of the top […]
