The Missouri Freedom Caucus the far-right wing group of Senate Republicans is at odds within itself after several members voted in favor of $1.5 billion in tax incentives to help pay for new or renovated stadiums. Harrisonville Senator Rick Brattin announced his...
Last year’s Missouri legislative session was marred by chaos, with many blaming the far-right leaning Freedom Caucus for using stall tactics that resulted in several bills not crossing the finish line. Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, chair of the Freedom Caucus,...
The filibuster is over. The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a hospital tax bill to help pay for Missouri’s Medicaid costs. Members of the far-right leaning Freedom Caucus spent just over 40 hours Tuesday through Wednesday holding up the federal...
A major Missouri Senate priority is being blocked by a small group of far-right conservatives over their efforts to get their main priorities across the finish line. The Freedom Caucus has held up action on the Federal Reimbursement Allowance, or FRA for short, which...
Two major priorities in the Missouri Senate are in the batting lineup for consideration – the budget and a bill that would help to cover the state’s Medicaid costs, otherwise known as the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA). Members of the far-right-leaning Freedom...
