Senate Work Held Up By Filibuster

On Thursday, business in the Missouri Senate was held up because of a filibuster from Republican Senator Rick Brattin, whose bill was held up in a separate filibuster the day before. It could have affected the budget that needs to be passed by this evening at 6PM. He calls out his fellow lawmakers over why he can’t get a bill passed that prevents a landfill from being built in the Kansas City area near Raymore…

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His bill is designed to prevent a landfill from being built in Raymore near Kansas City. The filibuster lasted until 5PM, when a forced 2-hour recess resulted in its conclusion. It could be brought up again on the Senate floor before the close of Session next Friday.

(From Missourinet)