Gov. Parson on Missouri’s Legislative Session So Far
April 5, 2024 5:22AM CDT
FILE – In this Jan. 27, 2021 file photo, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address in Jefferson City, Mo. Federal officials are pushing back after Parson said he doesn’t want government employees going door-to-door to urge people to get vaccinated. Missouri asked for help last week from nearly formed federal “surge response” teams as it combats an influx of cases that’s overwhelming some hospitals. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri Governor Mike Parson doesn’t expect much from this legislative session.
Parson, a Republican, says the legislature likely will complete its main task, passing the state budget, and not much else. . .
The big hold up in Jefferson City is the Missouri Senate.
The far right-leaning Freedom Caucus has shut down the Senate at times with filibusters, holding hostage a host of bills and limiting what the legislature has approved this session.