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A slew of transgender bills is still awaiting action in the Missouri General Assembly, but many of the proposals have already begun to impact the LGBTQ community, lawmakers and providers said.
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By Dmitry Martirosov, Missouri's News Network
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3/13/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Video lottery terminals popping up in gas stations, bars and fraternal organizations across the state are part of the reason Missouri residents cannot bet on sports, even as …
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By Camden Doherty, Missouri News Network
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3/13/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — A House committee considered a bill Wednesday evening that would put a constitutional amendment before voters to expand casino gambling.
House Joint Resolution 23 would …
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By Emmet Jamieson, Missouri News Network
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3/9/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — While Missouri residents are still adjusting to last year's voting changes, members of both parties are pushing for more changes this legislative session.
Voting rights …
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By Konrad Strzalka, Missouri News Network
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3/8/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — A Senate committee listened to pitches Wednesday for three firearm-related bills.
The bills include allowing individuals with concealed carry licenses to carry on public …
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By Charles Boehme, Missouri News Network
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3/8/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — State Democrats tied up the Senate for over five hours Tuesday afternoon, delaying action on bills restricting transgender youth rights.
Bill sponsor Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash …
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By Olivia Sklenka, Missouri News Network
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3/7/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Open enrollment for Missouri schools is being given another try in the Missouri legislature.
An 82-67 vote in the House on Tuesday gave initial approval to HB …
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By Clayton Vickers and Emmet Jamieson, Missouri News Network
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3/7/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Judah, Matthew, Lydia and Melody Meredith made the three-hour trek to Jefferson City Tuesday morning with their mother Melisha to testify in support of bills that would make it …
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By Emmet Jamieson, Missouri News Network
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3/7/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s laws surrounding the trafficking of minors might be changing after a bill received initial approval by legislators Tuesday.
House members debated a bill …
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By Emma J. Murphy, Missouri News Network
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3/7/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — A former U.S. Air Force cyber operations specialist reviewed digital concerns ranging from phishing attacks to TikTok for a House committee.
Cybersecurity has received …
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By Evy Lewis, Missouri News Network
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3/6/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed its version of postpartum Medicaid expansion Thursday, but new language in the bill threatens its implementation.
SB 45&90, sponsored by Sen. …
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By Camden Doherty, Missouri News Network
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3/2/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony for, but mostly against, House Bill 634, which is titled as “The Protection of Parental Rights …
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By Melissa Jacques, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Four proposed Senate bills aim to restrict foreign ownership of Missouri land.
The Senate Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets from Foreign Adversaries …
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By Samantha Dietel, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Sen. Bill Eigel wants to create the Interstate 70 Improvement Fund.
Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, presented SB 317 to the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and …
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By Alyse Pfeil, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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A House committee considered three bills Wednesday that seek to tamp down on catalytic converter thefts.
Rep. Don Mayhew, R-Crocker, is sponsoring House Bill 555, which would make it a felony …
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By Emmet Jamieson, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate took the first step Wednesday toward permitting some who qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to purchase meals at …
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By Brooke Muckerman, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation that would ban local governments from passing any ordinance that hinders the operations of pet stores has been introduced by Rep. Ben Baker, …
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By Charles Boehme, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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The steps of the state Capitol crowded with more people than usual Wednesday as Missourians flooded to Jefferson City to advocate for disability awareness.
Disability Awareness Day came in …
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By Allie Feinberg and Brooke Muckerman, Missouri News Network
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3/1/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — Senate floor business started and immediately ground to a halt on Tuesday thanks to Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove.
The reason? It depends on who you ask.
Moon offered an …
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By Alyse Pfeil, Missouri News Network
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2/28/23
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House approved a bill Tuesday that would further cut the amount of Missouri agricultural land that can be foreign owned in half.
Under current laws, …
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By Camden Doherty, Missouri News Network
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2/28/23
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