A Missouri Senate showdown has ended over a bill that would recreate a state-run board of police commissioners to oversee the St. Louis Police Department, similar to what Kansas City currently has.

Mostly Republicans have supported a state takeover of the St. Louis police. But more Democrats could soon follow.

GOP-controlled Senate adopted legislation authorizing the state to take over St. Louis police. It still needs a final vote in ...

The Senate adjourned for the week without voting on the bill. If the Senate passes the bill, it would need to go back to the ...

After two years of stalemates and gridlock, the Missouri Capitol finally has a functioning legislature. But for Dems, these ...

The Missouri Senate Education Committee discussed legislation Tuesday ... This report logs state at 3rd highest The committee ...

(First Alert 4) - A bill in the Missouri Senate heading to committee this ... SB 318 is sponsored by Republican Sen. Nick Schroer, who represents District 2, which includes parts of St. Charles ...

The Missouri Legislature fully passed a public safety bill Wednesday, clearing the way for St. Louis’ police department to be ...

The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to ...

Cancel anytime. Sen. Nick Schroer, R-Defiance, listens to debate on the last day of the legislative session on Friday, May 12, 2023, on the Senate floor in Jefferson City. JEFFERSON CITY ...

Legislation that could reach the governor’s desk this week would replace local control of the department with a state board.

Two bills floating in the Missouri Senate aim to honor President Donald Trump with a few stretches of roadways. Nick Schroer, a Republican senator from St. Charles County (located northwest of St.