Tracy McCreery

The legislation, which includes blocking transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming health care like hormones or puberty blockers, had been held up with a filibuster over several days including more than 12 hours of debate from Monday afternoon to early Tuesday morning.

Under the legislation, those who receive benefits from Medicaid during pregnancy would be able to keep them for one full-year post birth. But the program can only begin after nearly 5,000 other people are kicked off Medicaid.

Another Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation that would prohibit anyone from changing their birth certificate.

Republicans scored big wins from Eric Schmitt in the U.S. Senate contest and Scott Fitzpatrick in the auditor’s race, but Democrats came out on top in Missouri’s only competitive state Senate contest and gained in the House.

Both parties are excited about their candidates in a district that takes in cities including Kirkwood, Fenton, Maryland Heights and Des Peres.

Hruza is a dermatologist trying to flip the 24th Senate District for Missouri Republicans. He’s squaring off against Democratic state Rep. Tracy McCreery.

The new state Senate district map, drawn by a panel of judges, has reshaped the 24th District to where it is now the most competitive Senate race this election cycle.

Gov. Mike Parson wanted a starting date of Sept. 6 for a special session on an income tax cut and agriculture tax credits. However, Republican leadership in a joint statement said they intend to use this week for further negotiations.

While some local jails already offered feminine hygiene products for free, at others cost was a barrier. State funding aimed to eliminate that

The Olivette Democrat discussed the standoff over the Federal Reimbursement allowance, a special session for congressional redistricting and her bid for the 24th District Senate seat.