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If marijuana patients reach their limit, state regulators say they’re not legally allowed to buy cannabis like as a recreational consumer. #moleg #mogov

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Missouri students majoring in business, biology, elementary education, psychology and nursing may soon be able to transfer more college credits between the state’s public universities. #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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When the state announced the Caruthersville license office was going to close, residents needing to renew registrations or driver license were directed to the closest open offices in Kennett, New Madrid and Malden. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Missouri has among the highest rates of antipsychotic drug use in nursing home residents, contributing to the state’s health care system ranking near the bottom nationally in a report released Wednesday. #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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Without changes, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley fears the "big beautiful bill" would mean "there’s going to be a lot of rural hospitals in Missouri that close." #moleg #mogov

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Missouri judge rejects inmate claims that sentencing decision was illegal #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Less than half of Missouri’s rural hospitals have labor and delivery departments, with two closing since 2020. #moleg #mogov

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The effort may face fierce resistance from the marijuana industry, which accused hemp leaders of trying to roll back cannabis legalization amendments “all in hopes that politicians will eventually replace it with something down the road.” #moleg #mogov

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A group of Missouri hemp business leaders are organizing an initiative petition to allow marijuana and intoxicating hemp THC products to be sold in the same stores as alcohol and tobacco. #moleg #mogov

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One lawmaker said without passing an extension on the statute of limitations for child abuse survivors, Missouri runs the risk of becoming a "sanctuary state for pedophiles." #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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Missouri lawmakers create pathway for free career-tech education #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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Missourians gathered at protests across the state, from Columbia to St. Louis, Kansas City to Cape Girardeau, Springfield to St. Joseph, and around the steps of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. #moleg #mogov

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A Democratic legislator was assassinated; right-wing influencers coughed out disinformation

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A $1.5 billion stadium funding plan aimed at convincing the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay in Missouri was signed into law Saturday afternoon by Gov. Mike Kehoe shortly before his trip to France on a trade mission. #moleg #mogov via @jasonhancock.bsky.social

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Minnesota House Democratic leader dead after targeted shooting; Democratic senator also shot

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Since 1875, the Missouri Constitution has banned state or local governments from granting public money or credit for the benefit of private interests. How does the stadium bill passed this week get around that prohibition? @rudikellermi.bsky.social 'splains it. #moleg #mogov

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The latest addition of “Rudi ’splains it”: How Kansas City stadium funding clears state constitutional hurdles #moleg #mogov

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Individuals on the waitlist have been charged with crimes but not convicted. Many are detained for longer than they would be if they’d received the maximum sentence for their charges. #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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Planned Parenthood at risk of closing hundreds of clinics across the country #moleg #mogov via @sofiaresnick.bsky.social

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The number of Missourians languishing in jail while they wait for a spot in a state-run psychiatric hospital continues to climb, with nearly 450 people stuck in limbo in need of mental health treatment. #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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Rallies are planned in Kansas City and St. Louis, along with/Boonville, Columbia, Fayette, Marshall, Jefferson City, Warrensburg, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Joplin, Rolla, St. Joseph, Poplar Bluff, West Plains, Kirksville, Maryville, Clinton and several other locations. #moleg #mogov

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Billy Long confirmed as IRS commissioner despite connection to fake tax credits #moleg #mogov via @ashleymurray.bsky.social

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Partners for Justice has placed advocates in 25 public defense agencies across 17 states including Missouri, where the program has a $1.1 million budget. #moleg #mogov

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The Missouri House voted to set aside $1.5 billion of future tax revenue to finance stadium projects and provide $125 million of aid for communities hit by severe weather. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Kate Schroeder has been excited to hear about Missouri lawmakers pushing legislation to require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin – or magic mushrooms – to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care. #moleg #mogov

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Experts nearly unanimously agree that public subsidies for stadiums are a poor investment, but that hasn’t slowed a wave of local and state spending for billionaire team owners. #moleg #mogov via @stateline.org

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Deal to pay for Chiefs, Royals stadiums fractures Missouri Freedom Caucus #moleg #mogov

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Missouri has begun issuing federal food benefits that could reach 475,000 kids this summer. #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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State cannabis regulators will begin their first attempt next month to double check the work of licensed testing labs tasked with ensuring the safety of Missouri marijuana products. #moleg #mogov

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Students who get a private school voucher in Missouri have a “reasonable expectation" to be funded through graduation, said State Treasurer Vivek Malek. And if donor funds continue to come up short, state funds would be required to support them. #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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The Republican lawmakers behind the cut say it only targeted unfilled positions in the office and there was absolutely no financial reason for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had to lay off any staff. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Gov. Mike Kehoe wants a quick session to approve stadium financing, disaster relief and state spending that failed in the regular session. How he satisfies lawmakers demanding more could decide success or failure for the new governor. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Missouri has a long history of struggling to administer Medicaid and other safety net programs. Advocates worry thousands of vulnerable Missourians will lose benefits they are eligible fore because of new administrative barriers proposed by GOP-led Congress #MOleg #mogov

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Missouri governor calls for task force to keep state education funding flat #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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A group of state officials and business leaders tasked by Gov. Mike Kehoe with/creating a new formula to fund Missouri’s public schools gathered for the first time on Monday under an expectation that funding should be below what lawmakers approved earlier this year. #moleg via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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With no clear indication of when — or if — access to abortion will be restored, and a GOP-crafted amendment banning the procedure heading for the ballot next year, advocates on both sides are navigating the uncertainty and gearing up for the fight ahead. #moleg #mogov via @jasonhancock.bsky.social

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Proposed federal tax changes could mean $170M or more cut to Missouri state revenues #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Missouri lawmakers return to work this week to tackle tax breaks for sports stadiums against a backdrop of sluggish revenues and a declining budget surplus. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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A company that owned 50% of Delta Extraction when it had its license revoked over a massive produce recall was approved by the state last year to own a larger marijuana facility. #moleg #mogov

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A decade of work by lawmakers and activists culminated earlier this month with the legislature sending a bill to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe expanding extracurricular opportunities for homeschool students. #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

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Where KC’s mayor travels isn’t the problem. It’s who pays, and what they stand to gain missouriindependent.com/2025/05/30/w...

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As Missouri lawmakers prepare to debate a counter offer to keep the teams, economists say Kansas’ proposal isn’t financially feasible #moleg #mogov via @thebeacon.bsky.social

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Democrats, upset after the GOP cut off debate on abortion % paid sick leave during session, showed just how disruptive they could be Thursday. They refused to let the Senate conduct ceremonial bill signings due to a lack of a quorum, forcing senators to make unplanned trips to Jeff City tomorrow.

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Gov. Mike Kehoe’s stadium funding plan for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals is facing growing resistance from across the ideological spectrum as lawmakers prepare to return to the Missouri Capitol on Monday. #moleg #mogov w/ @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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From the right, the Senate Freedom Caucus is threatening a return to procedural gridlock next week’s special session doesn’t include broad-based tax cuts. From the left, Democrats are seething that the the special session includes only $25M in disaster funds for the St. Louis region. #moleg #mogov

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Abortion appointments have been canceled in major Missouri cities, via @jasonhancock.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/miss...

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Missouri appeals court upholds $611M judgment in Roundup liability case #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

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Missouri will hand over personal data of food aid recipients to feds #moleg #mogov via @clarabates.bsky.social

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Missouri Supreme Court reinstates abortion restrictions, imposing ‘de-facto’ ban The Missouri ACLU expects another injunction will soon be granted that will re-open access to abortion in the state #moleg #mogov via @jasonhancock.bsky.social

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The two-page order imposes a “de-facto abortion ban” in the state, according to the leaders of the state’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates. But the Missouri ACLU expects another injunction will soon be granted that will re-open access to abortion in the state. #moleg #mogov

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