Wrap: After his election as Speaker of the House, Todd Richardson said ethics changes would be his top priority. While lawmakers cannot immediately become lobbyists and campaign contributions are limited, there is still no limit on lobbyist gifts.

The measure has stalled in the Senate over concerns of 'dark', undisclosed money going to lawmakers. Further, some lawmakers have said dinners and drinks do not affect their judgement, but allow them to have policy discussions.

Because of term limits, 2018 will be Richardson's final chance to pass a gift limit in the House.

Jack Morrisroe, Newsradio 1120, KMOX.

Wrap: In his first week as governor, Eric Greitens withheld one-hundred and forty-six million dollars from the budget. In late June, he withheld two-hundred and fifty million more. The Missouri budget has been tight.

Greitens blamed the shortfall on revenue decreases and rising health care costs. Democrats blamed corporate tax reductions and other tax breaks.

In one instance, in-home care for seniors and disabled Missourians was cut in Greitens' proposed budget. The General Assembly attempted to fund the program without scrapping a tax cut for elderly renters, but that was vetoed.

Further, an income tax reduction was triggered this year, making the renewal of old programs less likely.

Jack Morrisroe, Newsradio 1120, KMOX.

Wrap: The hot-button issue of abortion comes up often in Missouri, where a special session was held in 2017 to pass more regulations.

St. Louis County Senator Andrew Koenig proposed requiring a heartbeat test before performing an abortion. If a heartbeat was detected, then an abortion would not be allowed.

Republican Senator David Sater proposed outlawing abortions if they are wanted because of the fetus' sex, race or Down Syndrome diagnosis. Sater is up for reelection in 2018.

Missouri is one of twenty-two states with laws least likely to support abortion, according to the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute.

Jack Morrisroe, Newsradio 1120, KMOX.

Wrap: Republican Representative Rocky Miller's measure would not require the permission of a church or its leaders to concealed carry on its property. Currently, concealed carry is allowed with permission.

The alleged shooter in Texas killed twenty-six people and was later shot by a person watching the event. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The measure was proposed for the session right before Missouri's midterm elections, when lawmakers continue making their case for election to their constituents. Ten percent more Midwestern Americans supported gun rights over gun control in 2017, according to the Pew Research Center.

Jack Morrisroe, Newsradio 1120, KMOX.

Wrap: I'm Jack Morrisroe with details on Missouri's upcoming legislative session.