There’s a new proposal to merge the city of St. Louis with St. Louis County. Rep. Ian Mackey is a Democrat, who represents part of St. Louis County in the Missouri House. He’s pre-filed a bill calling for a statewide election to decide on regional unification. “So, it...
Out-of-school suspensions for students through third grade could be limited in Missouri. State Rep. Ian Mackey, D-St. Louis, is sponsoring a bill that would put a stop to these. “Students who are engaging in violence or physical behavior that’s a cause of...
Legislation that eliminates the residency requirement for St. Louis Police officers has been approved by the Missouri House Judiciary Committee. Monday afternoon’s vote was 12-4. The bill is a key part of Governor Mike Parson’s special session call on...
The Missouri Legislature’s bipartisan St. Louis delegation has started a campaign to buy each St. Louis area nurse a gift card to a local restaurant, during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, a delegation co-secretary, says the...
Legislation that would prohibit Missouri school districts from using seclusion rooms for anything other than the health and safety of students and teachers will go before the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee in Jefferson City Tuesday morning. State...
