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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Group to seek bans on electronic voting machines, personal property tax

By Marian Johns |
ST. LOUIS — Members of Freedom Principle MO have set their sites on a wide array of key issues they will expect lawmakers to address during the new 2024 legislative session, including proposing a ban on electronic voting machines and the elimination of personal property tax.

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GOP lawmakers demand special session about ballot initiatives

By Juliette Fairley |
The 8 state senators want an amendment to reform the standard by which the Missouri Constitution can be altered.

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St. Louis mayor signs bill restricting right to openly carry

By Juliette Fairley |
Under new law, concealed carry permit holders must be at least 19 years old.

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Librarians sue over Missouri law requiring removal of books with 'explicit sexual material'

By Marian Johns |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) — Librarians are claiming a Missouri law requiring the removal of hundreds of books deemed to have "explicit sexual material" is unconstitutional.

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Missouri conservative group releases scorecard grading state lawmakers

By Juliette Fairley |
Rep. Holly Jones is among the favorites of Freedom Principle MO

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AG Bailey ordered to sign fiscal note for abortion ballot initiative

By Juliette Fairley |
The state's highest court upheld Judge Jon Beetem's ruling that AG Bailey has a duty to approve fiscal note summaries

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Renew Missouri reacts to Gov. Parson vetoing an $8.5 million smeltering company loan

By Juliette Fairley |
Renew Missouri calls on Rural Electric Cooperatives to seek Inflation Reduction Act funding

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Gov. Parson asked to schedule a special legislative session by conservative groups

By Juliette Fairley |
Conservative groups fear the 2024 elections will detract from next year's legislative session

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ACLU of Missouri reacts to SAFE Act prohibiting puberty blocker use among minors

By Juliette Fairley |
Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 49 into law on June 7

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City of St. Louis considers expanding permittng for mother-in-law flats

By Juliette Fairley |
Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard introduced a bill simplify the permitting process for accessory dwelling units

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Gov. Parson signs law limiting gender affirming care

By Juliette Fairley |
Mayor Tishaura Jones signed executive order No. 77 directly opposing state law

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SB 186 will remove St. Louis City police residency requirement without voter approval

By Juliette Fairley |
City of St. Louis residents voted against lifting police residency requirements last year

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NFIB reacts to legislature’s proposed $52 billion state budget

By Juliette Fairley |
Some $2.83 billion is earmarked to expand IH 70

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Republican plan to raise bar for constitutional amendments defeated

By Juliette Fairley |
The Missouri House had approved HJR 43 on May 9

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GOP state senator proposes empowering county sheriffs with authority over federal investigations

By Juliette Fairley |
Sen. Jill Carter (R-Granby) is sponsoring SJR 42

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Missouri joins coalition of 17 states in opposing ESG retirement investing

By Juliette Fairley |
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is chairing the alliance against ESG

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GOP senators face backlash after Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act dies

By Juliette Fairley |
The act would have countered a federal judge's order that rendered the Second Amendment Preservation Act null and void.

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HB 1271 would create an Office of the Guardian Ad Litem, allow volunteer assistance

By Juliette Fairley |
Rep. Sarah Unsicker introduced HB 1271 in February