Legislation requiring Missourians to show a photo ID when they vote is heading to Governor Parson’s (R) desk, after receiving final approval from lawmakers on Thursday. The GOP-controlled Missouri House voted 97-47 to give final approval to the bill, which is a top priority for GOP Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. He tells 939 the …
Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins Wednesday afternoon
Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state Constitution. Republicans control the governor’s office this year, along with both chambers. The GOP has a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate, along with a 110-49 House majority. The …