The Missouri Senate ends its legislative session two days early after employing a procedural move to cut off debate, resulting in the termination of numerous significant bills. Among these are a proposed multibillion-dollar incentive package aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri and legislation pertaining to gun rights that would have restricted local police from enforcing federal gun laws.
This unprecedented adjournment comes as lawmakers embrace measures such as exempting capital gains from state income tax and a $50 million allocation for private school vouchers, yet it raises concerns about bipartisan cooperation and future negotiations. With the governor hinting at a possible special session to resurrect stadium funding, the ramifications of this breakdown could alter Missouri’s political landscape.
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