Show-Me 'Every Last Drop' Of The Missouri 2022 Legislative Session

Fun fact/rumor that I've heard from a retired politico . . .

Did you know that the rate of gonorrhea detected by Missouri health officials in the sewer water of Jeff City rises by more than 500% during every legislative session???

This stat is hard to confirm but we're just going to assume its correct . . . Like that curious stat about the per capita LGBT population of Joplin.

Anyhoo . . . Here's a peek at this final political countdown . . .

After finishing work on the largest state budget in Missouri history last week, GOP super majorities in the House and Senate hope to begin ticking through election-year priorities before the final gavel falls on the 2022 session at 6 p.m. Friday.

From long-term goals — making it harder to change the constitution through the initiative petition process — to election-year additions to the agenda — blocking transgender students from participating on sports teams that match their gender identity — Republicans have all the votes they need to enact their vision for state government.

If they can get out of their own way.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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