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The Freedom Caucus, a faction of Republicans, has vowed to debate the budget in detail and attempt to cut hundreds of millions in spending. That could push final votes on spending past the constitutional deadline of May 10.
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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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Missouri’s lieutenant governor continues to dominate the fundraising race while public polling consistently shows Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft ahead with voters.
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A group is demanding an investigation of facilities accused of abuse, like Agape School in Stockton, Circle of Hope in Humansville and Kanakuk Kamps in Branson.
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Unless Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft uses an unusual procedure to speed up counting petition signatures, a bid to legalize abortion won’t go before voters until after the Aug. 6 primary.
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Democrats filibustered for more than 11 hours before sending the bill back to the House for the final vote.
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The Senate has already passed similar legislation, which is awaiting House debate.
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Delta-8 THC products — including a large variety of drinks that are popular at bars and available at gas stations throughout the state — can be sold at Missouri stores because they are made from hemp, which is federally legal.
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A GOP-backed bill would block Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood. Health care providers fear it will harm patients’ access to critical care.
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Proponents say the bill’s intent is to help decrease voter fraud in the state, while opponents worry it could lead to greater discrimination against noncitizens.
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Republican control of the General Assembly is not in danger, but persistent GOP infighting will play out in Senate primaries around the state.
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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.