A pair of Missouri House bills would open the way for murder charges to be filed over abortions. HB 1072 and HB 1417 are both entitled the “Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act.” It would allow prosecutors to charge both the mother and the doctor who...
A new challenger has emerged for speaker of the Missouri House. Rep. Justin Sparks, R-Wildwood, announced on social media that he wants to challenge House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, for the position in January. Sparks took issue with Patterson...
The state Senate is considering a House-passed bill to strengthen penalties against suspects in police chases. “Valentine’s Law” would make it a Class D felony to recklessly flee from or detain law enforcement using a vehicle. The sponsor, Rep. Justin Sparks,...
A bill designed to toughen penalties against suspects in police chases is on its way to the Missouri Senate. The House of Representatives passed Valentine’s Law, which would make it a Class D felony to recklessly flee from or detain law enforcement using a motor...
A Missouri House bill would restrict the state’s private and public medical schools from being able to provide abortion-specific training. Rep. Justin Sparks, R-Wildwood, also wants to forbid partnerships with medical schools and clinics in other states from...
