Via Taniel:

BFD in #Missouri: GOP tried to rush a constitutional change to crack down on future ballot initiatives. Anticipated an #abortion rights measure this fall.

But Democrats triggered the longest filibuster in state history to sink it in final days of session. https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/17/missouri-session-initiative-petition-senate/

Missouri initiative petition bill, a top GOP priority, dies on final day of session • Missouri Independent

The Missouri Senate put its dysfunction on display one last time Friday when it adjourned minutes after reconvening, effectively killing efforts to send voters a ballot measure changing the majority needed to pass constitutional amendments.

^{Anna Spoerre (Missouri Independent)}