Alex Cox

Many uniformed officers gathered in a Senate committee room to show support for the law named after their “fallen brother.” Valentine’s Law increases the penalty for attempting to flee from law enforcement to a felony.

A Missouri House Committee approved a bill that clarifies a law that allows countries to freeze property taxes for seniors.

The bills focus on gun reform and juvenile processing.

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill that stops affiliates of abortion providers from being reimbursed through the state's health care programs.

The proposed office of 'Election Crimes and Security' would be under the Secretary of State. It would have the power to subpoena, enter a polling place or the office of an election authority, and refer issues to the local district attorney and the state Attorney General to prosecute concurrently.

The bill would give families with students in non-public schools a tax credit for certain educational expenses. Those expenses include tuition, textbooks, and tutoring services.

On Mon. Feb. 19th, many House Democrats wore all black or pins with KC on them in respect for the mass shooting that happened during a Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. They are also drafting a resolution to address gun violence.

Initiative petitions have been a major focus of conservative Republicans. The proposed legislation would change the current requirement of a statewide majority vote to include majority support in most state House districts.