JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The state Senate early Wednesday gave initial approval to a measure to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide further religious protections for those objecting to gay marriage, advancing the proposal after a 37-hour filibuster by Democrats opposed to it. Here are some things to know about the proposal. —- WHAT…
JEFFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers have given initial approval to a requirement that high school students receive some first aid training. The House on Wednesday endorsed a bill that would make 30 minutes of instruction in CPR and choking first aid a prerequisite for high school graduation. The mandate would begin for health…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Lawmakers have trimmed about $7.3 million from Missouri’s mid-year budget increase of nearly $500 million. A House panel approved the reductions Wednesday along with limits on Gov. Jay Nixon’s travel expenses and less flexibility in how some health care funds are spent. Proposals for soil erosion projects and a grant…
Miami, FL (KTRS) – Former Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina is endorsing Ted Cruz for president. Speaking at a rally in Miami Wednesday, Fiorina called the Texas senator a “leader and reformer… willing to take on the status quo in Washington.” She roused a chorus of boos from the crowd when she mentioned front-runner…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) The city of Ferguson is one step closer to resolving a lawsuit with the Department of Justice. A first reading of a measure approving an agreement with the DOJ was given at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor James Knowles says he believes passing the consent decree is what should be done.…
Jefferson City, MO (AP) The GOP-led Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a proposal to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide further religious protections for those objecting to gay marriage. The 23-9 vote Wednesday came after Republicans broke a more than 30-hour Democratic filibuster. The measure would prohibit government penalties against business owners and…
