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Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished

Changes to the initiative petition process, open enrollment and a ban on transgender health care are among a litany of bills Republicans hope to finalize with time running out on the 2023 session.

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

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Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Raising Bar for Voters to Amend the Constitution

Democrats accuse Republicans of trying to trick Missourians with a ballot summary focused on citizen voting

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

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As Missouri Abortion Rights Supporters Look to Initiative Petitions, Legislators Try to Limit Power

Numerous bills regarding initiative petitions have been filed for 2023, as Republican lawmakers look to reshape how the process is used for policymaking in Missouri.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

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curious KC | What Questions Do You Have About Ballot Initiatives in Missouri?

This Month on Flatland, We Examine How Average Missourians Can Shape Public Policy

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