PDMP Sees a Path Forward, Passes Senate
After years of trying to implement a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), the Senate took a major step forward and passed the bill...Read more
House Committee Combines Two Death Penalty Related Bills
This week, the House Special Committee on Criminal Justice took action on two bills. The first was HB 1925 , sponsored by...Read more
USCCB Launches "Walking with Moms in Need"
Seventh Anniversary of Pope Francis' Election
Today is the seventh anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. As we face uncertain times, we celebrate this pope who continues to accompany...Read more
A Tale of Two Quarantines: Mark Twain's Experience with Cholera Abroad
Quarantines, as many around the globe are experiencing during this time of coronavirus, are not new. They are put in place to keep us...Read more
Bill to Expand Job Opportunities to Ex-offenders Passes House
A bill to expand job opportunities for ex-offenders passed the House of Representatives this week by a vote of 148-1. HB 1468 ...Read more
Spring 2020: The Earliest Spring in 124 Years
Each year, spring begins on the equinox, which has reliably fallen on March 21st for many years. But in 2020, Spring will arrive early,...Read more
Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to make headlines as the virus spreads across the globe. It's easy for fears to escalate as cases rise in...Read more
2020 U.S. Census: What You Need to Know
April 1 is Census Day 2020. We have provided a quick fact sheet to inform you about what to expect and how to respond...Read more
Judicial Override Bill Heard in Committee
This week, the House Special Committee on Criminal Justice heard HB 1925 , sponsored by Rep. Shamed Dogan (R-Ballwin) . This...Read more