Missouri moves toward state takeover of St. Louis Police

Missouri moves toward state takeover of St. Louis Police as bill passes House
The Missouri House also passed legislation barring state funds from going to diversity, equity and inclusion programs and a bill shielding companies from having to place specific cancer warnings on pesticides.
Missouri House passes bill that would put St. Louis police department under state control
A bill that would put the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control passed the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill, House Bill 495, would create a new ...
Missouri House gives initial approval to state takeover of St. Louis police
The legislation would move control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department from the mayor’s office to a board mainly appointed by the governor.
Missouri House caps busy week by approving state takeover of St. Louis police
The Missouri House also gave final approval to a bill to Bayer avoid lawsuits linked to Roundup weedkiller and also voted to eliminate anti-racism programs in state government.
Missouri House gives initial approval to state takeover of St. Louis Police, in spite of crime drop
The legislation would take away control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department from the mayor’s office to a board mainly appointed by the governor. It's a structure similar to the Civil War-era system that manages the Kansas City Police Department.
House passes bill to shift St. Louis police control back to state board
The bill, House Bill 495, sponsored by State Rep. Brad Christ (R-St. Louis County), grew into a broader public safety measure during the committee process leading up to Thursday’s final vote on the House floor.
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