Missouri lawmaker drops objection to fast-tracking bill honoring slain firefighter

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Republican state senator temporarily pumped the brakes Wednesday on a bill honoring a Kansas City firefighter who was killed last year, saying the move was payback for Democrats dragging out debate all session.

State Sen. Rick Brattin, a Harrisonville Republican, pulled the legislation from a Senate fast-track calendar reserved for noncontroversial bills. His objection targeted a bill sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern of Kansas City that would create the “Firefighter Paramedic …

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