Skip to Content
AP Missouri

Missouri GOP feud peaks in fight over sexual assault bill

KMIZ
By
Published 4:08 PM

By SUMMER BALLENTINE
Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder is calling out a faction of fellow Republicans for torpedoing bipartisan bills by tacking on anti-abortion provisions and other controversial policies. Thompson Rehder on Wednesday says the Conservative Caucus crossed a line by targeting bills aimed at helping new mothers and child abuse and sexual assault survivors. Conservative Caucus members now are trying to add hot-button policies to bipartisan bills, frustrating fellow Republicans and Democrats. But Thompson Rehder says that will only lead to both policies failing. 

Article Topic Follows: AP Missouri

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content