One chamber down, one to go on an effort to ban child marriage in Missouri. The bill sponsored by Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, would ban marriages for anyone under 18, with no exceptions. She said it’s not just a legislative imperative; it’s a moral one....
An effort to reinstate the state’s abortion ban could be up for Missouri Senate debate soon after passing out of committee. Sponsored by Sen. Adam Schnelting, R-St. Charles County, it would ban abortion but would allow exceptions up to 12 weeks of pregnancy for...
A U.S. Supreme Court battle could happen over Missouri’s stance on abortion. That’s what Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, expects if the Missouri Legislature passes his proposal and is approved by voters; especially if the right to an abortion still remains the law of the...
Could the death penalty be used as a punishment in Missouri for people charged with first-degree crimes of statutory rape or sex trafficking of children? It’s a proposal sponsored by Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, who says crime prevention is a priority. “The worst...
Could Missouri public schools be allowed to hire chaplains or let them volunteer? That’s what a senate committee is considering after hearing a pair of bills introduced on Tuesday. Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, said being able to have a private conversation with a...
