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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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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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Despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling the practice unconstitutional, Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, proposed legislation that would allow the death penalty in non-homicide cases.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is calling for changes to the juvenile justice system that could lead prosecutors to charge more minors as adults.
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The Clean Slate campaign is backing four Missouri bills, which all provide for a more automated expungement process for low-level offenses.
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The St. Louis University/YouGov poll found many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures. The poll also found strong support for repealing the sales tax on food and sports wagering.
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Diapers aren’t luxury items, but they’re considered as such in Missouri’s tax code.
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The bill still needs the approval of the Senate.
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Opponents worry drag would be banned from some areas.
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Regularly updated codes can also aid with disaster resilience. The Federal Emergency Management Agency estimates adopting current building codes can avoid hundreds of billions of dollars in damages.
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Counties across the state will take part in the caucuses, and Missouri Republicans registered to vote are invited to be part of it.