For many Missouri senators, health care remains one of the most important subjects. While Medicaid funding has been a major talking point, the overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court this summer has many lawmakers putting women’s reproductive healthcare in the spotlight.
Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden of Columbia expects the Legislature to build on the ruling:
There were several bills that related to health care and family planning during the 2022 regular legislative session.
Outgoing Senator Jill Schupp of Creve Coeur says most Americans are against the government telling people what they can do with their medical choices:
Eight new members will join the Missouri Senate when the 2023 legislative session begins on January 4.
Audio provided by the Missouri Senate.
