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Missouri Senate gives initial approval to complete ban on child marriage

1 year 7 months ago

A bipartisan bill to ban child marriage in Missouri won initial approval in the state Senate Wednesday afternoon. Under current law, 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental consent. Marriage between a minor and anyone 21 or older is prohibited. The legislation discussed Wednesday would prohibit issuing a marriage license to anyone […]

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Clara Bates

‘The water wars are coming’: Missouri looks to limit exports from rivers, lakes

1 year 7 months ago
Missouri House members on Wednesday took a step toward prohibiting exports of water, arguing the state’s “most precious resource” should be protected and reserved for residents. The bill, which prohibits water exports without a state permit, cleared an initial Missouri House vote 115-25. It needs second approval before it moves to the Missouri Senate, where a similar bill has passed a committee vote and awaits action by senators. Speaking in favor of the bill, Bridget Walsh Moore, a Democrat…
Allison Kite