“Folks are taking notice of what states (including Missouri) are doing to push back against China and their continued aggression,” Senate President Caleb Rowden said.

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Jack Suntrup covers state government and politics for the Post-Dispatch.Friday marked the official start to recreational marijuana sales in Missouri, following voter approval in November.
The special prosecutor, appointed by the governor, would have exclusive jurisdiction to prosecute seven violent crimes.
Rep. Lane Roberts: “Why is an 8-year-old carrying a sidearm in the street?”
Republicans and Democrats clashed Wednesday as the GOP-led Missouri Senate took up a plan to ban critical race theory in public schools.
A Republican said the bills were to ensure fairness, and a Democrat said the legislation was meant to divide Missourians.
A bipartisan working group appointed by House Speaker Dean Plocher unanimously recommended legislation to prevent minors from carrying guns in public.
“I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that she’s failed to appear and do her job,” one irritated lawmaker said.
Some key GOP legislators have not emerged as fervent supporters of new restrictions on drag shows.