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The legislation comes after several unsuccessful attempts to stop public funds from going to abortion providers or affiliates through the budget process. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson.
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The levies that help fund Missouri's Medicaid program are being held up by members of the Senate Freedom Caucus who want two other bills finished before they will promise not to filibuster its passage.
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The passage of the supplemental budget bill is the first piece of legislation passed by both chambers in the 2024 Missouri legislative session.
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Under current state law, minors who are 16 or 17 can get married to someone under 21 if they have parental consent.
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Missouri Democrats filibustered for more than 11 hours before sending the bill back to the House for a final vote.
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Missouri is one of 11 states with formal chapters of the State Freedom Caucus Network, which aims to push Republicans to the right on issues such as immigration, voting access and transgender restrictions. But some Republicans say that the caucus is more interested in grandstanding.
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The Missouri Senate gave initial approval to legislation that would end the state’s practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children.
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The legislation, which received bipartisan backing, would stop any foreign entity from purchasing farmland within 500 miles of a military facility in the state.
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The annual state budget and a tax that funds the bulk of Missouri’s Medicaid program are two things that must pass this session.
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The Platte County Republican has sponsored legislation the last couple of sessions that would legalize sports betting.