Missouri lawmakers back ban on Chinese ownership of land Entities from China and four other countries could be banned from purchasing land in Missouri under a plan approved by the Missouri House The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Blackness 'under attack': Kansas and Missouri Black lawmakers face racism in statehouses TOPEKA, Kan., and JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau’s political career has been filled with firsts that often go unnoticed. Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023
Missouri House faces backlash over women’s dress code. What are the rules for both genders? JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republicans in the GOP-controlled Missouri House are embroiled in national controversy this week over a rule that would have tightened the dress code for women lawmakers. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
Missouri House candidate who has espoused anti-Semitism, racism charged with assault KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steve West, a Kansas City Independent candidate for Missouri House who has repeatedly been denounced by his family and the Missouri Republican Party for espousing bigoted views, has been charged for allegedly assaulting a Gladstone woman by trying to rip a campaign sign out of her… Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022
Lack of exceptions for rape or incest under Missouri abortion ban fuels anger from advocates KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Missouri House in 2019 debated the bill that became the state’s abortion ban, then-state Rep. Bryan Spencer quickly raised — and praised — the proposal’s lack of exceptions for victims of rape and incest. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022
Missouri General Assembly considered an average of 1,866 bills between 2011-2022 Between 2011 and 2022, the Missouri General Assembly considered an average of 1,866 bills and passed an average of 93 bills. The General Assembly passes an average of 5.2% of considered bills each year. In 2022, the Missouri House and Senate considered an above average number of bills (2,105), but… Ballotpedia · Jun 29, 2022
Voting changes win approval in Missouri House, now head to governor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House sent a series of election changes to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk Thursday, including a renewed attempt to require voters to present a photo ID in order to cast a ballot. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 13, 2022
‘Hijacking’ legislation? Missouri House passes 2 bills targeting transgender students JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House on Thursday passed two separate bills that would bar transgender students from competing on sports teams that match the gender they identify with. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
Missouri House rejects congressional map as standoff worsens The Missouri House has defeated a congressional redistricting plan passed by the state Senate — intensifying a stalemate that could lead to court intervention The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
Missouri House approves concealed carry of weapons on public transportation, in churches JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House passed a bill Wednesday that allows concealed weapons on public transportation and lifts their prohibition in houses of worship. Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022