Missouri governor threatens to call special session to ban gender-affirming care


With only two weeks left before lawmakers adjourn for the year, Gov. Mike Parson is threatening to keep Missouri’s general assembly in Jefferson City if they don’t pass bills banning gender-affirming care for minors and placing restrictions on transgender athletes.

Parson told KCMO Talk Radio’s Pete Mundo on Tuesday, and reiterated to reporters Thursday, that he will call a special session if the legislation doesn’t reach his desk before the May 12 adjournment.

“We’re going to address…

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