by Mike Lear | Apr 28, 2016 | News
Three Republicans sided with Democrats in voting to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment regarding same-sex marriage. The amendment would have blocked penalties and lawsuits against businesses and religious organizations who deny services in same-sex marriages....
by Mike Lear | Apr 28, 2016 | News
The House has voted to create a new legislative committee to study the state’s programs to help low-income Missourians, but not all lawmakers think it’s necessary. The proposal from Representative Diane Franklin (R-Camdenton) would create a new...
by Mike Lear | Apr 27, 2016 | News
Missouri political leaders are reacting to the vote in a House Committee to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment regarding same-sex marriage objectors. The proposal would have asked Missouri voters whether the state Constitution should bar penalties or lawsuits...
by Mike Lear | Apr 27, 2016 | News, Politics / Govt
A state House committee vote has killed SJR 39, the controversial proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution that, backers said, would have protected those who denied for religious reasons services to same-sex weddings. Opponents said it would have protected...
by Mike Lear | Apr 27, 2016 | News
Bills meant to toughen laws regarding the handling of fetal remains after an abortion are still in play in the state legislature, with little more than two weeks left in its session. The bills would set tougher tracking and accounting requirements for fetal remains....
